I would have given a five but it's darker wood than what the picture shows and when the heat is on it's a little noisier than my other fireplace, but when the heat is on it does give out quit a bit of heat so does not need to be on that long. However those are things I can live with because it is really pretty and I love the mantle and the height of this unit. Get lots of compliments on it and I really do love it and would recommend it if you are considering buying!