I slept in the bedroom and woke up in the end of the trip with many spots over my body, most of them in patches.
I know bed bugs can travel with luggage and Mickey did not fail to imply that I could have brought them with me. I had received a message of apology, which was then deleted.
The apartment appeared to be clean, but superficially so, as it is often the case with Airbnb rentals. I always disinfect key areas in bathrooms and kitchens when I check in and that was useful.
The apartment is otherwise well located. Mickey appeared to be a considerate host before and after it happened. I had only 1 night left when it happened so I don’t think much could have been done. Other than proposing financial compensation, which did not happen.
I believe it is in Mickey's interest to get the issue sorted, as he said he would. This should simply not happen. My feeling now is that the apartment has been disinfected, with (hopefully) additional instructions to cleaners.