I gifted this playset to a friend with small children and they have enjoyed it very much.  The real gift though, was helping to build it.  I'm pretty handy, and with help it took the better part of two afternoons.  I think it is important to know that this set is probably only appropriate for children up to 6 years old.  It's sturdy enough, but was not designed to hold hundreds of pounds at one time.  The quality feels pretty standard, but a decent value for the price.