The headboard is NOT 39 inches tall, it's 48 inches plus another inch or two for the feet when they get attached. I spent a lot of time looking for a bed that was no taller than 42 so it wouldn't block the window. Needless to say, this bed blocks the window which is extremely upsetting when I spent all that time searching beds. 

As for the bed itself - it actually is a good bed. If it weren't for the fact that I'm so upset over the height, I'd probably have given five stars, but I don't like being lied to.