Intex Raised Downy Airbed with Built-in Electric Pump, Queen, Bed Height 22"

Note: I got this on Amazon and the price was about $16 less than it is showing as I write this review. The price varies considerably so if you don't need it straight away, I'd put it in your cart, click save for later, and then buy it when the price drops again.I recently had to get a city apartment because of a transfer where I stay during the times that I'm working. I am home when I'm not. That means I had to furnish the city apartment with things from home without disturbing my family's comfort or needs. I decided to take a guest bed that we haven't been using for a while but that used to be my regular bed some years ago. The catch was, I wouldn't have things for the first week I was there before the mover's came. Enter my need for an airbed.I'm a huge Amazon shopper because of the reviews and this is the one I chose based on those reviews. There is always some risk when purchasing anything that has to hold air, of course, but I wasn't at all disappointed. Quite the reverse!This thing is tall! You can't really see if from the pictures but this mattress is about the height of a mattress and box springs put on the floor without a frame. It's also super easy to put up. Just plug it in and turn it on. Voila...two minutes later a fully inflated bed. I slept on it very, very comfortably during that first week while waiting for the movers. I felt just fine waking up and going to work with not a single sore spot. Slept like a baby.After my household goods arrived and I was all set up, I naturally moved onto the bed I brought in the master bedroom. Uhh...yeah...I've apparently changed (gotten a few crucial years older) since I last used that bed. I was miserable on the real bed. So much so that I moved back into the smaller bedroom with the air mattress! That's where I've been since. There's no question that I sigh with relief when I get home and use my regular bed on my trips home, but I'd have to say that this air mattress is a very close second in comfort.I was home for 3 weeks and left the air mattress up and when I returned to the city apartment, I figured it would be at least a little deflated. Nope. Still perfectly inflated! And I tried the regular bed again and was miserable again...so still on the air mattress. To fix the problem, I've ordered a gel and memory foam thick topper for the regular bed from here on Amazon and I'm sure I'll review and see if it makes it livable, but until then, I'm super happy with this mattress.

Update (Jan 16, 2014):Upgraded from 4 to 5 stars.I used this mattress as my regular bed for over a year. I only had to turn on the pump every 2-3 weeks for the first 6-9 months and then about once every week or two for the remaining time I used this as a regular bed. During the last month or two of regular use, I did over-inflate once and that caused one of the seams to break inside of the air mattress. This did not puncture a hole and the bed was still usable but the two middle "waves" or "rows" that you see in the picture on the top of the bed became one larger "wave/row" in the middle. So, basically, it was raised along the length in the middle. It was uncomfortable to sleep on for me as I like to sprawl. Fortunately, I just flipped the bed and the lump was not visible on the underside and I continued to use this for two more months until I decided it was time to purchase a real bed.Very happy with this mattress and I still use it when company comes. So far, I've had one visitor who slept on it for an entire weekend and was surprised at how comfortable it was. I would definitely purchase this again and will definitely purchase a second one if there's ever a time when I have more than a couple of guests needing a place to crash when visiting.Original review:One of the best purchases I've made. I bought this because I was moving cross country and didn't want to take much with me. I read a lot of reviews and decided to buy it and use it as a regular bed until I decided whether or not I wanted to make my move permanent. For my first year here, I was renting a guest room with a bed in it so I opted to store this during my time there but now, I have my own place and I've been sleeping on this bed every night for a few months now, (Target organic cotton 300ct sheets fit like a charm!), and I'm very pleased at the quality compared to every airbed I've experienced prior to this one. I do have to plug in the pump about once a week for a minute to maintain the firmness that I prefer, but it really doesn't lose that much air and it fills super fast. Because I'm always cold, I have put a blanket and down comforter under the sheet for added warmth, and it has been working great thus far - not freezing like I was without the blanket. Now that I've decided to stay, however, and I'm hoping to have some friends visit soon, I'm looking to buy a real bed and keep this one as a guest bed. That written, I have to say this bed is far more comfortable than some of the "real beds" I've slept on, especially after having lived in Europe for awhile. Again, I love how I can adjust the air to cater to the firmness/softness that I desire. I would buy this again and I do plan on continuing to use this bed as my regular bed for the next month or two until I make that more permanent bed purchase. Totally worth the $$.**UPDATE**I've been using this as my regular bed for five months now. I decided to hold off on the regular bed as this actually is working just fine. I get a good night's rest every night and have no complaints.

I recently purchased the Intex Raised Downy Airbed with an electric pump for in-home use, and I'm very happy with it. Setting it up was incredibly easy; the electric pump inflated the mattress in just a few minutes. The raised design makes it comfortable to get in and out of bed, which is a big plus. The material feels sturdy, and I love the soft, velvety surface that adds a cozy touch to my guest room. I’ve had family stay over, and it held air perfectly without any leaks. It’s also easy to deflate and store away when not in use. Overall, this airbed offers fantastic value for the price and is a great option for extra sleeping space at home.