Backyard Discovery Beach Front Cedar Wood Swing Set with Wave Slide, Play Deck, Monkey Bars, Rock Wall Ladder, Shaded Picnic Area, Snack Bar, Belt Swings, Trapeze, Sandbox Area, Outdoor Playset

I normally don’t do product reviews but know how important they were to me when deciding to spend this much money on a swing set. So, here it goes:We purchased this swing set for about $550 plus tax. We think it is very good quality for that price but would not pay more for it. I saw that it is now about $1,000 and I personally think we would have been disappointed in the quality of the item for that price.My husband and grandpa, both very handy and bearing their own sets of power tools, put this together in about 9 hours. We downloaded the Bilt app, but found the written instructions to be more than sufficient. You need power tools and a few other tools to put this together, so keep that in mind when purchasing. When it is finished, it looks exactly like it is advertised. It is the absolute perfect size for our two year old son, and we foresee him getting about 4 more years of play out of it. It is advertised for up to age 10, but I personally think 6 or 7 years old is about the cut off for the size.The wood is cedar, which my husband says is a wood that should last over time pretty well. It is a little soft when putting the set together, and they split numerous pieces during assembly. Luckily, it didn’t affect the overall sturdiness of the set because most of the split pieces were more decorative than structural. When putting the set together, there was a time when my husband and I both had to be up in the fort area putting it together and putting the tarp on. The boards held our combined weight but you could hear that they were not happy about it, as they kept creaking and it made me worry a little that we were going to bust it before it was even finished. My son always wants me to climb up in the fort with him to play and I do, but the boards still creak quite a bit, when with just he and I.Another thing to keep in mind is that they recommend water sealing the set once a year. Not a big deal, just an added step in the upkeep of a wood swing set.Overall, my son absolutely ADORES this swing set. When I open the blinds in the morning and he sees the set, he immediately starts begging to go outside. We are extremely happy with our purchase for the price we paid for it. It is the perfect size for our 2 year old and will be used a lot over the next few years. Again, I would watch the price and try to get it for as cheaply as possible. It seems the price ranges greatly and we were able to purchase it for about $550.

We have an only-child and amidst this covid-quarantine time after having moved to a brand new state, this set gave our 6yr old much interactivity. I scoured reviews regarding my concern with her size versus the set..but all has served perfectly. Even though she is 6 (going on 7), she's tall and always mistaken for a grade or two older...and I believe she will still get many more years. There have only been 2 max 6yr olds up top, so I can't speak to how extra durable it may be..just that it's been great for the kids. My 190lb husband was able to sit up there after hopping himself up.. adults just cannot use the stairs..you'll quickly hear the creaking if you try. haha One step did come split, but luckily it was the bottom one, so we didn't fret. However, the manufacturer gave instructions on how to contact them to get replacement pieces, so there's that option.DEFINITELY USE THE BILT APP! (Ty reviewers!) It was fantastic.. clear and concise. You just have to be careful to look at ALL THE HOLES so make sure you're installing it the correct position. I think we were experiencing fatigue towards the end and we didn't pay full attention..screwed a couple pieces in incorrectly. Luckily we were able to turn it all around easily, though. And lay out all the pieces in their piles to expedite the process..you'll need every minute you can spare! With 2 adults, I'd say it did take us around 10hrs to complete.Some people complained about the awning not being wide enough.. that is my opinion, as well..but not a deal breaker at $558.48 +tax. The awning is sufficient enough to cover the table, however.I think we got lucky on the price, bc this set has swings and slide and table and monkey bars and a covered tower (and you can have a sand box).. We're thankful we found it bc there's so much to do!