Industrial Loft & Urban Jungle in Trendy East City

Entire loft in Cape Town, South Africa

  1. 3 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Anel
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

At-home gym

The yoga mat and free weights are ready for workouts.

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Lots to do nearby

Guests say this area has plenty to explore.
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Come play, stray & stay at the Cat Condo, a kiff inner city crib where authentic industrial design meets fine feline artistry! Hiding in the attic of a historic building near District Six Museum, the open-plan loft is home to the largest collection of feline artifacts and cat memorabilia in Africa! With Cape Town’s best coffee, galleries, fine-dining eateries and high-end cocktail bars all on your doorstep, this is East City living at its best!

The space
Hidden in the roof of a historic tea warehouse and print factory in East City, lies a sky parlor unlike any!

Kick back like a cat on an urban safari as you spot feline fandom hiding in the most unusual places throughout the enormous apartment.

The 120-square-meter open-plan loft is light and airy, with original hardwood floors, high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and industrial steel beams framing the space. Floor-to-ceiling stacking doors open onto a sunny deck and balconies, offering a seamless indoor-outdoor feel.

The space comfortably accommodates up to 3 guests:

1 x King-size bed
1 x Double sleeper couch in the living area

The loft seamlessly flows from the bedroom to the dining area and lounge. The kitchen nook is fully equipped for your needs.

The enclosed bathroom is fitted with a large corner bathtub and a frameless glass shower. The unique, one-of-a-kind corrugated swinging "Dirk" door adds to the quirky charm.

A walk-in closet and storage area behind the bathroom provides more than enough space for clothes and luggage, and a washing machine is available for your convenience.

Get your best "catnap" or "cat stretch" on the upper patio, complete with a giant indoor tree and other plants, native to South Africa.

Bath like a cat; without water(!) when you kick back in the custom Victorian Cast Iron Tub designed to serve as a couch on the outdoor seating area of the upper deck.

At dusk and down, take in the hypnotic light show as the sun bounces off the cityscape like a cat chasing a laser.

Every piece of art and decor has a story, from the repurposed items to the unique finds from local Cape Town artisans.

Located right in the heart of Cape Town's East City, the apartment is an ideal base for exploring the Mother City on foot. Step outside and find yourself in the heart of Cape Town's vibrant East City, a neighborhood known for its creative and eco-friendly scene. From your doorstep, it’s just a short walk to the iconic Truth Coffee Roasting and a block away from the culturally significant District Six Museum. Explore the area's thriving collection of art galleries, sustainable boutiques, and high-end restaurants like Belly of the Beast, Galjoen, Seebamboes, Lunacy, Tambourine and Yakiniku at East City Grill, located in the tallest building constructed out of Hemp bricks in the Southern Hemisphere.

The neighborhood offers a thriving nightlife scene with a diverse range of bars, pubs, and live music venues.

Stay in and enhance your urban safari with an exclusive Kat Kult High Tea at home. This optional add-on service is a one-of-a-kind experience that will allow you to relax and indulge in this high-end treat during your stay.

Enjoy a premium experience with amenities like lightning fast fibre wifi plus Showmax and Netflix.

IMPORTANT:

Please note that there are NO real cats residing at the Kat Kult Kondo.

The apartment is pet-friendly and cat-safe when all the doors are closed.

The apartment is not recommended for humans with cat or pet allergies.

Guest access
You will have exclusive access to the entire loft. Once you enter the black door on the 4th floor, the open-plan space is yours to discover and explore.

All check-in and access details will be provided to you after your booking is confirmed and you have shared your estimated time of arrival.

Other things to note
Come and live your best feline life as a human at Cape Town's one and only Kat Kondo in the city.

Enhance your stay with our exclusive Kat Kult High Tea—an optional add-on that can be booked 48 hours in advance.

Feeling adventurous? Ask us about our exclusive cat-curated tours to nearby destinations.

We can arrange pre-booked, private Pilates classes for you at the loft with a professional instructor.

Our Kat Swaai is built for fun and can hold a maximum weight of 150kg.

Don't break the piano, me-ow? But do feel free to play it!

420 Friendly. LGBTQIA+ & Family Friendly.

We've carefully curated a space with a focus on upcycling and sustainable art, supporting local artists and reducing our own environmental paw-print.

Play, stray, and stay responsibly!

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

City skyline view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
43 inch HDTV with Chromecast, Netflix

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Rated 4.92 out of 5 from 71 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

The best restaurants, shops, bars and nightclubs in Cape Town are within a safe and easy stroll. As we are so perfectly located there is always a full supply of UBER or taxis in the area 24/7.

A full range of upmarket grocery and liquor stores, along with beauty spas, clothing, pharmacies and health food stores are all within a 5-minute stroll.

Centrally located and in the heart of Cape Town city centre, the fully renovated loft is the ideal base to explore & walk the city. Situated in the East City, with its vibey nightlife and lively party scene, the Cat Condo is where the cool cats park off when they want to play like a city cat in Cape Town.

The location of the Cat Condo falls under the Cape Town Central City Improvement District. The area is as safe as any other major city. You can walk around the neighbourhood during the day and night. Should you feel unsafe or get lost around town, any time of the day or night, look for the CCID security guys who work for the city and its citizens. They are always willing to assist. The work of the CCID Safety & Security is a key reason the South African Police Service (Cape Town) regards Cape Town Central City as the safest CBD in the country.

The East City neighbourhood is home to many trendy restaurants and coffee shops, including the world-famous TRUTH Coffee and Art of Duplicity, ranked as one of the World's 50 Best Bars.

Vibrant nightlife scene with several high-end nightclubs, LGBTQ-friendly venues with live shows, bars with karaoke evenings, and historic pubs, including the Oldest Pub in South Africa. Famous names and places worth exploring include Mavericks, Harringtons Cocktail Lounge, Surfa Rosa, Dust and Dynamite, the Dog's Bollocks, The Castle Bar, Kimberley Hotel, Dias Tavern and The Cousins Restaurant.

If you want to enjoy a dip in a pool, take a short walk to Urban Oasis Hotel, and order drinks on the rooftop to enjoy poolside!

Meet your host

Superhost
71 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
My work: Creative brand hobbyist and Cat Mother of 3.
Lives in Cape Town, South Africa
Adventurous mother of three cats and devoted citizen of Cape Town for the past 25 years. As much as I love seeing the world and discovering new and unusual places, I love the Mother City and can't imagine myself living anywhere else. I love cats more than wine and weed. Music completes the list of things I love most in life.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
3 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Pet(s) live on property