Aside from the obvious (putting furniture together sucks regardless) this bed is awesome. It did take allllll day to get it put together, was a pain to organize parts in a smaller space, but instructions were pretty clear. Downside- the e slats for the bed suck. Some of the holes to screw them down to the bed frame are places so horrible, the screws don’t catch. Is fine for the bottom bunk, but we used a really good quality bunkyboard for the top bunk to be extra safe. Perfect height for toddlers. The ladder and slide can be removed. Which is awesome. I wish there was only one opening or a way to close off the opening for the bunk, but not a make it or break it. Over all, giving 4 stars because the slats, how many parts it came with which took forever. Otherwise the bed is awesome.