So I did read the reviews about this bed being difficult to put together and some concerns about quality control in the design and making of this bed.  I got this bed for my 14-year-old because he wanted a rustic bedroom theme.  He wanted to convert from his bunk bed to a full sized bed and hoped for a log bed.  We got him this bed for Christmas and I was a bit apprehensive about doing such but figured I'd take my chances and, if needed, we have plenty of highly specialized woodworking tools that we could probably work around most poor craftsmanship.  
We received the bed yesterday and my son was so excited, he could not wait to put it together.  He put the bed together independently without any help and has since been luxuriating in his bedroom all morning.  He had no issue doing so and his exact words in regards to this bed were, "Thank you so much.  I love my new bed."