The hammock stand is lovely and looks like the photo. However, the hammock that came with it barely fits on the first hole and is very tight across - which makes the other settings useless. The hammock also had a foul odor and wasn't very soft. Assembly is easy except for the ends of the stand. The screws provided did not penetrate the wood and became a metal mess. Be prepared to supply your own drill and two screws to attach the hammock ends. If you're willing to do that, and buy a seperate hammock that fits the stand it comes with then I guess it's an okay purchase.