For the price, you really can't beat this deal.  I love the low profile back.  Mine is outside on my covered lanai.  The mattress is a weird size, and I tried putting a fitted sheet over it, but that didnt work; it was baggy b/c its not the same as a twin.  So, I covered it with a cute blanket and tucked it in on all sides.  Works perfectly.  The reason I covered it is because you cannot easily replace that mattress b/c its a weird size.  And, I have 3 toddlers + it rains a lot in florida.  The wood is a matte brown, not shiny, almost has a rough texture, but not like you'd get splinter.  Its also very light weight and easy to move around.  Overall, I love this and would order again b/c its a great value and a hard-to-find item and the look is perfect.  Most outside daybeds have the same look.  This is different.