Bad: Bed bugs and construction in entryway/stairs up to apartment.
Good: Apartment layout, furnishings, and location. Responsive host.
Apartment is great and in a perfect location. Responsive host and easy checkin/out. Large windows that open out. Exactly as depicted in the pictures. However, there was construction (drywall, plaster, painting, use of power tools) in the entryway and stairs up to the apartments that should be noted. Also, not an issue for our group, but the apartment is on the third floor with steeper narrower steps (FYI for anyone with mobility issues).
We had a reservation for 3 nights with 5 people. My wife and I slept in the bedroom with the attached bathroom. On our last day, I woke up with bites on my arms and abdomen and the sheets were stained with characteristic bed bug droppings. We looked around and found a bed bug and stains on the wall and molding that appear to be more bed beg fecal matter. When we reserved the place, the previous reviews indicating a bed bug problem where not yet made. So we did not know there had been a recent problem. I informed the host of the issue and it was stated that there was mitigation efforts completed and documentation provided to Airbnb per their standard. With that being said, I understand that bed bugs are very difficult to remove/eradicate and it can take multiple treatments. However, I would not take the chance staying here until the bed bud issue is controlled. We have to quarantine all of our belonging when we get home and heat treat everything to ensure we did not bring into our place.