I bought this hammock with the expectation that the actual hammock will only last me a season or two at best. Easily fits two people, and so very comfy. I bought this set because I loved the wooden stand and reviews say it is a really, really long-lasting one. This one is made of a European wood that is used in ship-building. The finish is teak, but the wood is not teak. But very hefty and well-oiled, beads water nicely. Way more affordable than the ones made in the Carolinas!!!! I will buy some teak oil and take the hammock in before it rains and this Father's Day gift will be one of the best ever. My 7-year old helped put it together, the trick is to only hand-tighten until you have everything set and then the holes do all line up. Also, the directions do not show where the BIG holes go on the sides, they go facing OUTWARDS so that the nuts are countersunk level when done. Also, best customer service EVER. My FedEx guy dragged my box almost 300 feet on concrete, so the contents spilled out and three large pieces were "sanded" off in the corners. Company accepted photos and had replacement pieces fast-tracked to our home within the week. Very impressed!!!!!

I just got my stand last week and I am very pleased with this product. The wood is strong and seems like it is high quality. It arrived with only a couple small chips and imperfections in the wood.Putting it together was not difficult. I did it with three people, but two would probably be enough. Took about 1 hour.Note: With the holes that are in the wood for assembly, some of the screws were not long enough for both the washer and the nut. So you either have to drill slightlty into the wood, or assemble the stand without some of the washers.I thought the hammock was nice and pretty comfortable. I think it will last a good while, and be good for a lot of naps. The rope that is used to hold up the hammock is not heavy duty, so that might be the first part to give.

I was a little hesitant to purchase this hammock because the price seemed to good to be true but I followed the reviews and I'm glad I did. The large and heavy box arrived 5 days after I ordered it via Fedex. The box had some minor damage on the outside but no damage to the contents. The assembly was very easy and straight forward and I was able to do it without help in about 30 minutes. Every thing fit together and all the parts were accounted for.Once assembled, you'll have to adjust the hammock chain to fine tune how low from the ground the hammock will be. This is very easy to do by just moving the lock to another link in the chain. The hammock itself is well made, with high quality wood in a natural finish. I was really pleased with how well made and sturdy it was. As soon as I finished putting it together we had about 5 kids in the hammock playing in it and it held up really well. I tried it out and it takes a little practice getting into the hammock, but once you're in it...it is sooo comfortable! Within a few minutes of gentle rocking I was dozing. Now my entire family want's to use the hammock. Even our neighbors came over, tried it and fell in love with it instantly. I plan on adding a hammock pillow to make it even more comfortable.The one con I found was that the spreader bar that is attached to the hammock does not match the frame but considering the price and overall quality it doesn't bother me.

I was a bit skeptical of this purchase since it was hundreds below other equivalent quality hardwood hammock stands AND included the hammock, but this is the real deal. I could tell from the packing that the quality was far better than other wooden stands in this price range based on comments I've seen here. It came well packed with zero damage to both box or product when it arrived. It was easy to put together though the instructions were a bit sparse - pictures only, but it's is easy to figure out and doesn't require a single tool besides a knife to cut the box open. The wrenches for assembly are all included. I preferred to use my own ratchet wrench for quicker, tighter assembly.Because it is solid hardwood it is extremely heavy though. And justifies the hefty additional shipping charges. It's every bit of the 98 pounds stated, and comes in a large unwieldly box. I wrestled it out back myself but I would consider moving it a two-man job.The pieces aligned and went together perfectly and the unit is extremely sturdy, stable and strong when assembled. It easily accommodated my girlfriend and I at the same time without a creak or wobble. So I honestly believe the 450 lb capacity stated. Though getting the balancing right for two people is a bit tricky. It took us a few tries, but the size easily accommodated us both. It was very comfortable and relaxing once situated. We found the best adjustment was lengthening to 3 or 4 links extra on each side. It drooped a bit more, but loosened the tension to make it easier to get on/off and softer/more conforming.Good quality finish work, and though I generally prefer the darker stained wood, it really looks good. I can tell the wood is well treated for enduring weather. The hammock itself is also really well made, looks as pictured, good quality and comfortable. Though obviously has far more firmness than a rope hammock.Would hightly recommend this product to anyone. A great product and a great bargain!Follow up: 3 years after purchase and still going strong. We live in Florida so it doesn't have to hold up to harsh winters but the frame has weathered well over time. A little rust on the chain and very minor cracking/chipping on the frame, but it has been disassembled and moved several times. The hammock itself has not held up quite as well. The rope is fraying and will probably break/need replacement soon, though it has seen only minimal use. Also, the fabric got a bit mildewy in spots, though admittedly, we never cared for it in any way, just left it outside. I used several cleaners and a stiff broom on it to scrub the mildew off and it was very effective at cleaning the stains but I don't know what that does for any outdoor protection that may or may not have been on the fabric. I would think with good care and medium use the hammock is good for 2-3 years and the frame still solid at 3. Still would recommend as a great purchase and an excellent price.