Shipped in 4 large boxes. Very happy with the quality for the price. Wanted something that my 4 year old could get down in the middle of the night if she had to go to the bathroom without worrying she would miss a step. These stairs are perfect and the extra storage under them is great! Very sturdy. Excited that they separate into their own beds for when that time comes too. They do take a while to put together but with the right tools it’s not that bad. Glad we made the purchase!