Bestway Steel Pro Max Above Ground Pool - Pump Ladder Cover - 14 ft x 48 in Stone

Great!!! It was exactly what we expected. I read the reviews before purchasing and knew it didn't come with a filter system/pump, a cover, or any pool tools. The price was right!!. Do not open box with sharp object. The pool does come with 3 holes for a filter and drain hole (plugs for holes are included for it and work great) so you can still fill the pool up with water. We purchased a 16'x20' tarp and set the pool up on solid concrete (as recommended or you can put the legs up on blocks). We also purchased a small sand filter/pump, a ladder, cover, net, and vacuum. We love using chlorine tablets (don't let it sit at bottom of pool or it will eat a hole in the liner) in the floating device (don't let kids sit on it in pool or it'll tear up the liner) we purchased separately and floating thermometer. We use alkaline stabilizer to keep the PH balance just right so the kids can open their eyes under water. We make sure no sharp objects (sharp toenails) or toys are in pool that can damage the lining. You can also add pool noodles (sliced open the long way) and put around the top bars because they do get hot in the sun. It's important to follow the directions and do your best to not have any wrinkles in the bottom of pool when you start to fill it. We had someone stand in it working the wrinkles out while another person grabbed the bottom outside of pool and pulled it tight. Do not over fill! Make sure to drain the pool in the winter and cover it so it'll last several years.

This is the first time we have had a pool and I was a little skeptical about how it would turn out. Thankfully, we love it! Set-up was relatively easy - we watched A LOT of videos. The instructions are merely "pointers" and are not very detailed. It took about 1 1/2 hrs to set up, and roughly 9 hours to fill. We were originally going to get a 13' x 30" but we're glad we got the 13' x 48". It's preferable for adults. The pool can fit 4 adults on floaties comfortably. The pump is not that great so we have upgraded it. All in all it's a great pool!