The photos show the actual item. There is no box, but the instruction manual is included. The missing items are the post and letter. Regarding the question about the room light, it was not originally included. Thank you. The window frame in the photos is tighter than when purchased and difficult to fit. (It's the middle window in photo 5.) The item will be wrapped in bubble wrap and shipped in a separate box. Type: House/Shop House/Shop/Series: Red Roof Country Home