We have had this bed for about a month now and my girls love it. We like that the ladders are built in which saves space. Are girls are 11 and it fits them great. It is nice and tall so sitting on the bottom bunk there is lots of head space. I wouldnt recommend playing on it but as far as weight it's pretty sturdy. I put it together myself and although  a little time consuming, assembly was easy. 
So far so good!