Photos courtesy of Kitty Chateau
With its nearly perfect five-star rating at Yelp, Kitty Chateau is a warm and welcoming destination for felines and their humans in San Francisco. This luxury bed and breakfast has been eyed by the San Francisco Bay Times cat, Detective Dickie Lou “Buddy” Bonks, and we could not resist featuring it, given JD Vance lamenting that the country is being run by “a bunch of childless cat ladies.” Our vote goes to the cat ladies and gents! Vice President Harris, for example, is a well-known animal rights champion, having cosponsored or supported legislation protecting both pets and wildlife.
VP Harris is also a champion for small businesses like the Kitty Chateau, which is small and family-owned by Chandra Maniedeo and her husband, Troy Woodcox (plus child Ashni). The Edwardian building where Kitty Chateau is located—4406 18th Street—was built in 1907, so just a year after the Great 1906 Earthquake. While often proverbially overshadowed by Victorian structures, Edwardian buildings are known for their light and airy interiors that are perfect for sun spot-loving cats.
According to the Kitty Chateau website, “Most kitties don’t enjoy change but sometimes being away from home means less stress during vacations, home remodels, and cleaning days. From details such as beadboard-like detail in all suites and faux distressed wood floors, our goal is to make the space feel as close to a home-like setting as possible while providing a safe, clean environment.”
“We would never consider putting a kitty in a cage and believe being treated as a family member and being pampered while away from home helps ease discomfort while you are away. As kitty’s health and safety are the highest priority, they only interact with cats in their own family.”
We appreciate that suites at the Kitty Chateau include a heated granite shelf for lounging and snoozing, a private television, cat cave, water fountain bowl, music, evening treats, a kitty cam for owners to check in, and much more. The à la carte menu features all sorts of goodies, and is a fun read. For example, check out this description for Seared Jumbo Scallops: “Two jumbo scallops, seared, minced, served with a drizzle of crème fraîche glaze, and garnished with fresh organic minced catnip or parsley. Serving size designed to complement kitty’s usual diet.”
While there is no place like home for most of us and especially cats, the Kitty Chateau comes very close and may be hard for cats to leave. That seems to be the case for Jean-Claude, the on-site facility manager. This gorgeous black and white feline personally field tests all rooms, treats, and toys at the Chateau.
Kitty Chateau
4406 18th Street, San Francisco
415-529-1819
meow@kittychateau.com
https://www.kittychateau.com/
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Published on August 22, 2024
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