My husband (who HATES self assembly furniture) was able to put this bed together largely by himself. He reports the instructions were very easy, pieces fit together no problem, and he would happily purchase AND assemble this product again. This is pretty much a miracle. 

It is sturdy and looked very nice in our son's room. We're using only the top half of the bunk bed with side rails installed as a toddler bed for now. it is more than sturdy enough to hold him as he grows. Once he is old enough, we will put the whole bed back together. 
We did assemble the whole thing just to see how it fits. The lower half and ladder are partially apart and in storage for now. 

My only complaint is that the wood is quite soft and it will definitely dent. But, for the over all quality, price, and ease of assembly, that's fine by us. 

5 starts because we would purchase again