This is a really nice bed and works great for my kids.  They love having the play space underneath.  Assembly was very reasonable.  I have two relatively minor complaints:  First, I feel like the bed would feel a little more stable with a cross piece running between the legs on the long side without the ladder.  There is also very little space between the mattress and the bed frame, which makes making the bed a challenge.  On the plus side, it does make sure that the blankets aren't going to easily slip out of place.  Overall, we are very pleased with this bed.