I was lucky enough to grab this bed when it dropped down to just over $500. It showed up in 4 or 5 separate boxes stacked on a palette. I chose entry way delivery but the delivery driver told me he “doesn’t do stairs”. So we (my husband and I) had to unpack it off the palette and load it all inside piece by piece. The other reviews said it took about an hour to assemble. So I began optimistic but it did end up taking about 3 1/2 hours to completely assemble. As stated in other reviews the staircase and the drawers on the side and bottom are already assembled. Which reduced assembly time a great deal. The drawers are pretty standard size and have enough space for the majority of my kid’s wardrobe. The entire bed takes up a good amount of space but we were able to get rid of a dresser and a nightstand so it did give us more room overall. The bed seems sturdy and the stairs are a great addition. They are more safe than a traditional ladder and much easier for my 5 year old to use. The color of the bed we got is pretty close to the picture. Maybe a bit darker but I prefer the color in person anyway. The wood is very soft on the rails so I imagine those will look rough over time. At the $700-800 price point I would give this bed 3 or 4 stars, but this bed is WELL worth the $500 I paid.