Casa Do Gato Cinzento

Location: Rua Dias de Barros 43, Rio de Janeiro, br

Star Rating: 9.5 Stars

Property Type: Apartments

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Air conditioning
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Grocery deliveries
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• CCTV outside property
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Secured parking

Rooms Available

• Apartment with Sea View

  Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The apartment provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a sofa as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Private apartment in building
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Loft

  Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The well-equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. Boasting a balcony with sea views, this apartment also provides a washing machine and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Private apartment in building
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Apartment with Balcony

  Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. Featuring a balcony with sea views, this apartment also features a washing machine and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Private apartment in building
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Apartment with Balcony

  Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. Boasting a balcony with sea views, this apartment also provides a washing machine and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Private apartment in building
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Guest Reviews

• Ophélie (9/5): - L’appartement est visuellement incroyable! Le quartier était décrit comme un peu risqué la nuit, mais nous n’avons pas ressenti que l’endroit était dangereux dans aucun de nos déplacements. La vue est impressionnante et le quartier très agréable où vivre. L’endroit était bien équipé et spacieux! Nous recommandons vivement cet appartement! Avons eu des problèmes avec l’entrée d’eau, mais ce n’est pas la faute de l’hôte mais plutôt de problèmes de la ville. L’appartement est à une dizaine de minutes du métro mais pour s’y rendre, il faut s’attendre à une bonne montée!
• Piotr (10/5): -
• Isabelle (9/5): Allez y pour la vue ! - La vue est extraordinaire ! Les photos conformes à la réalité, contact aisé avec le propriétaire
• Anastasios (9/5): One of my faves in Rio - I love the view the interior , the neighborhood , the easy check in I would like a Nespresso machine and two capsules of coffee as a welcome this is what it was missing , I want to wake up and drink my coffee on this view , otherwise I have to wait until 08:30 to 09:00 so some place nearby is open to buy coffee etc. That's the only remark
• Mel (8/5): - La vista del alojamiento es demasiado bonita. El internet es un poco lento.
• bruno (9/5): -
• Andre (10/5): -
• Madeleine (10/5): - Loved the view, the neighbourhood and the recommendation of music just round the corner. I was 'working from home' and the balcony was perfect, so relaxing looking at that view, and the balcony stayed in shade all day. Great recommendations too, and leaving luggage after checkout was really handy. I was sorry to leave Nothing
• Vanessa (9/5): -
• Florent (9/5): - Emplacement idéal dans le quartier de Santa Terasa. C'est un quartier agréable pour se balader à pied et profiter des nombreux cafés/restaurants. Nous nous sommes sentis en sécurité Nous avons séjourné durant le carnaval et avons pu profiter du carnaval de rue qui se déroulait juste devant notre rue (en journée) ! Le plus : la vue incroyable & le réveil au son des oiseaux Le lit était un peu dur.
• Birgitte (9/5): Best location in Santa Teresa - good value - Stunning views, nice location, good communication with the host which was really nice. The apartment was clean, simple but cozy. Quiet aswell. Will highly recommend
• Guillaume (8/5): - Très belle location avec une vue exceptionnelle Communication réactive et propriétaire arrangeant Très mal insonorisé, nous entendions très clairement la vie de nos voisins
• Lolita (10/5): - Tout était bien, la vue est très belle avec un balcon, l’hôte était réactif et sympa rien
• Bruno (10/5): Une semaine extra a Rio, apres un periple dans le pays. - L'emplacement, la vue extraordinaire, le confort de l'appartement, la rapidite de reponse de Matthias, sa gentillesse, l'amabilite du personnelqu'on a croisé, toit estfait pourqu'on se sente bienvenu et tout est parfait.
• Elke (10/5): Tolles Apartement, absolut empfehlenswert ! - Mit Abstand die beste Unterkunft die wir auf unserem mehrwöchigen Trip durch Brasilien bewohnt haben. Extrem sauber, sehr praktisch und modern eingerichtet, genügend Platz für uns (Familie : 3 Erwachsene), der Blick vom Balkon in Richtung Zuckerhut ist unschlagbar. Ebenso fühlten wir uns im Stadtteil Santa Theresa sehr sicher. Zu Fuß erreicht man nette Lokale in denen man traditionell essen und trinken kann. Wer einen Supermarkt benötigt, sollte sich ein Taxi oder Uber nehmen.(~ 8 Minuten Fahrzeit) Der Besitzer ist absolut freundlich und sehr korrekt. Jede Frage die wir hatten, wurde nach kurzer Zeit beantwortet, mit Tips hinterlegt. In dem Appartement ist alles vorhanden, was man braucht. Bei einem nächsten Aufenthalt in Rio de Janeiro würden wir auf jeden Fall hier wieder einchecken. Absoluter Geheimtipp! Es gibt nichts, was uns nicht gefallen hat.
• Carla (8/5): -
• Anna (10/5): - Нам понравился хозяин по имени Матиас. Он всегда был на связи, еще до заезда дал детальную инструкцию как заселиться, помогал с любыми вопросами. Апартаменты очень комфортные, в них есть все необходимое для проживания: большая, удобная кровать, чистые туалет с душевой, кухня, где есть все необходимое для приготовления пищи, а также можно постирать вещи, что очень важно во время путешествия. Отдельно стоит отметить про вид из окна - открывается незабываемый вид прямо как на фотографии, который надолго останется в нашей памяти. Также имеется терраса, на которой можно поесть, попить кофе, наслаждаясь видом на Рио. Район близко расположен к лестнице Celaron, районам Lapa и Santa Teresa. Лайк!
• Harald (9/5): -
• Jari (9/5): - Parveke ja näköalat, rauhallinen talo. Muutama pyyhekoukku lisää kylpyhuoneeseen.
• AGNIESZKA (10/5): Super - Widok i śniadania na tarasie oraz lokalizacja w super dzielnicy No c
• lisa (10/5): -
• Kimberley Mastenbroek (9/5): Beautiful loft with great facilities - The loft is beautiful and very tastefully designed. As it's high up the hills the view is incredible. At first we couldn't find the main door, but the host helped me over the phone which was super helpful and kind. We also really liked that there was a washer and dryer we could use, very helpful especially after travelling two weeks. Although the location is gorgeous, it is around the corner of a rougher area. We had a harder time having our requested Uber rides being accepted this part of town.
• Yanis (10/5): -
• Jitka (9/5): -
• Ju-Lin (9/5): - Prachtig uitzicht en heel ruim. De host is vriendelijk en reageert snel Het is heel gehorig als je mensen boven je hebt.
• Benedetta (10/5): - Tutto! Venivamo da una settimana nella foresta amazzonica e siamo stati ben felici di trovarci in un appartamento servito di tutto il necessario, se non di più (anche lavatrice e asciugatrice negli spazi comuni!) Valore aggiunto è dato dal balcone con vista: impagabile! È stato come sentirsi a casa! Da non credere a chi dice che è difficile trovare Uber alloggiando a Santa Teresa: al max si aspetta un paio di minuti in più, ma quei pochi minuti di attesa sono ripagati dalla bellezza del quartiere e dell'alloggio Nulla
• Bartosz (10/5): - The communication with the owner was outstanding – very friendly, quick, and accommodating. We really appreciated all the extra conveniences: early check-in, the possibility to leave our luggage, and the overall helpful attitude. The apartment itself was very spacious and equipped with everything necessary. The building is beautiful, with a stunning lobby and elegant façade. The view from our window was absolutely breathtaking – one of those moments you won’t forget. The location couldn’t be better: phenomenal, safe, and right in a beautiful district. Everything was easy, comfortable, and exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended! The only small point for improvement would be that the water pressure in the shower and toilet could be better.
• IRIS (10/5): Vue inoubliable et prestations de qualités - Appartement parfait en plein cœur de Santa Teresa. Une vie à couper le souffle et des équipements de qualité. Un séjour inoubliable au calme ! Tout était parfait !
• Louis (10/5): Un endroit que nous recommandons vivement. - Tout : l’emplacement, la vue, les équipements, la literie, la propreté, le rapport qualité/ prix…
• Jonas (10/5): Hervorragend für jemanden, der ein bisschen außerhalb des Turi Stroms wohnen möchte - Die Unterkunft hat wirklich einen fantastischen Blick. Michael ist ein hervorragender Gastgeber. Antwortet superschnell und hilft, wo er kann.
• Ria-Diana (10/5): Eine Woche Rio de Janeiro Familienurlaub - Wir waren sehr zufrieden mit der Unterkunft (zwei Wohnungen). Der Gastgeber war super. Die Übergabe des Pin Codes für die Türen war unkompliziert. Die Lage der Unterkunft ist perfekt im "alten Vittel" von Rio. Wir haben uns die ganze Zeit sicher und Wohl in der Gegend und in der Wohnung gefühlt. Parken unseres Mietwagens war ohne Probleme vor der Haustür möglich. Auch öffentliche Verkehrsmittel sind dort gefahren. Der Ausblick von unseren Balkonen auf Rio und den Zuckerhut ist wunderschön. Es ist alles vorhanden was man benötigt. Auch mit dem (nur) kalten Wasser in der Küche, hatten wir kein Problem. Es wäre zwar schön dort einen Durchlauferhitzer zu haben, aber wir haben das Wasser zum Geschirr spülen einfach mit dem vorhandenen Wasserkocher aufgewärmt. Waschmaschinen zum Wäsche waschen und Waschmittel sind ebenfalls vorhanden. Ich würde diese Unterkunft jederzeit wieder mieten. Nur eine kleine Anmerkung: Es wäre wichtig bei längeren Aufenthalten die Handtücher und Geschirrtücher zwischenduch mal zu wechseln. Damit man Sie nicht selber waschen muss. Ich bin mir sicher, das wir neue bekommen hätten wenn wir gefragt hätten. Wir haben es anders gelöst.
• Marc (10/5): Appartement spacieux avec vue incroyable dans le quartier de Santa Teresa, très bon rapport qualité - L'espace, la vue incroyable sur le pain de sucre, les bons conseils de Matthias, les équipements et la literie Je m'attendais à bénéficier d'une terrasse, ce qui était le cas de nos voisins du dessus
• Christina (8/5): Super gute Ausgangsposition für Santa Teresa und Centro - Ein herrlicher Blick auf die Stadt und den Zuckerhut. Ein außergewöhnlich freundlicher Gastgeber. Ein pulsierendes Viertel mit tollen Restaurants und Livemusik und trotzdem ruhig in der Wohnung. Die Wände sind etwas geräuchdurchlässig und das Haus hat einen etwas gewöhnungsbedürftigen, aber nicht sehr störenden Geruch. Was beides für ein altes Haus (mit Geschichte) in Ordnung geht.
• Jose (10/5): Vista Surpreende - IUma vista surpreende.
• Peter (10/5): Exceptional - Fantastic accommodation in a historical building in a great neighborhood with a super helpful host. Thanks again Matthias!!
• Liam (9/5): Excellent accommodation with a very helpful host - thank you to Matthias - The property and the view was amazing. The pictures are very accurate. Amazing view of Sugar Loaf Mountain. The sofa bed was quite small.
• Daniel (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful spacious studio with amazing city views! Booked last minute and was able to check in immediately. Host was very friendly, easy to reach, and to communicate with. No problems
• Henry (10/5): Santa Teresa stay - An amazing and historical stay, we loved the view and the neighbourhood. The host was also super accomodating and kind It csn be hard to get taxis and ubers to this location
• Diana (10/5): Exceptional -
• Murray (9/5): Excellent host, amazing view in vibrant district in Rio. - Excellent location in historic Santa Theresa with many great restaurants nearby. The view from the apartment is outstanding. Matthias went out of his way to ensure that we enjoyed our stay and got the best experience whilst we were in South America. Nothing
• Spencer (10/5): Exceptional -
• Stephano (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was perfect, the view is amazing, the room is spacious and super clean and the host is very kind and supportive. It is also possible to do a self check in, which is very convenient. I have been to Rio several times and this was probably the best stay that I had there. Would definitely repeat. Everything was perfect, there’s nothing negative to point out.
• Sebastien (6/5): Pleasant - Pleasant appartment. Host very kind, helpful and available to answer any questions. Location is too remote from the turistic locations in Rio. Area is not 100% safe.
• Natasja (10/5): Exceptional - Host is very friendly and sincerely helpful. Great view. Perfect location. Comfortable bed. We loved it.
• Henry (9/5): Superb -
• Jason (8/5): Very good -
• Marina (10/5): A cosy nest - The flat was cozy, we loved spending time there. The view was nice on the city. We felt safe in that area. Some Uber drivers don't like going to Santa Teresa because it's on a hill and it was hard for us to get one from the Sugar loaf. Since there are so many people requesting it, our area wasn't a preferred one so we had to wait a lot for someone to accept it. A lot I mean around 30 minutes. And we had to go down to get a transfer to Ilha Grande. Just keep it in mind.
• Pascale (10/5): Exceptional -
• Nikita (8/5): Very good -
• John (7/5): Clean room, great view, quirky neighbourhood, good value - I stayed in two of the rooms because I extended my stay and the first room was unavailable. The wifi in the upstairs room was exceptional. I’d been slowly uploading GoPro footage on terrible wifi for 3 weeks at this point and had a massive backlog which rapidly got smaller. Very pleasantly surprised. The view is amazing, and the photos are accurate (but of course don’t do it justice!) Entry to the property and the room is code/touchpad, and it looks to be a really sophisticated locking system. I certainly had no worries about security when I heard it whirring as it automatically locked. Both rooms were perfectly clean. Host was very helpful, available, responsive and communicative. Two sleek and efficient washing machines in the entrance area. It’s easily walkable into the Centro district, the neighbourhood is very quirky, “bohemian”, arty. There are a lot of cool-looking people outside cool-looking bars at the bottom of the hill. I hadn’t realised how high up it was when I booked. The cobbled streets are steep enough to make walking down some of them quite difficult, let alone up (which I didn’t even bother trying). It’s not a dangerous neighbourhood in my experience (10 or 11 nights), but being so far away from other people or a police presence is enough to make you aware that you’re pretty vulnerable when walking around. I definitely stayed in worse places in Brazil, but this neighbourhood feels pretty isolated, and I’d love to have explored it more but thought it wise not to. The upstairs room had a really bad problem with tiny ants, and I quickly realised I’d have to store everything (including chewing gum, tobacco) in the fridge. But still, every time I picked something up off the counter they’d be disturbed and run everywhere. Not a cleanliness issue, but really annoying. The wifi signal in the downstairs room was so faint it was almost unusable. I had to buy my own bin bags and washing up liquid because there weren’t any spares in the rooms. There’s a charge for leaving dirty dishes and I would have expected some to be provided. I used it once on my last day (in each room) and left the bottle and the roll of bags behind. There was no hot water in the sinks so I had to boil the tiny kettle a few times before I could wash up. The way this site formats reviews means they have to end with the bad things, but I’ll bring it back round and say I enjoyed my stay overall.
• Geraint (10/5): Exceptional - Wonderful place. Clean, compact, amazing view, great location. Good communication with hosts.
• Valentina (10/5): Exceptional - As it was mentioned before, by others, the view is great and the owner is very efficient in solving any kind of issues or answering fast all the questions that might come up. Worth a stay here!
• Alexandra (10/5): Excellent stay! - The view is amazing, the apartment is very cozy and clean! We absolutely liked the location on the rather quiet street with the few good bars within walking distance. -
• Kevin (10/5): 100% I plan to stay here again. - beautiful location. great facility’s. very clean. good wifi connection. great location. great city views. the hammock was my favourite part. I 100% plan to stay here again… but next time I will book the room with the balcony and the hammock. there are mainly hills in this neighbourhood but that’s really nothing to complain about… just if your unfit you will struggle.
• Catarina (10/5): breathtaking views with great value for money - great location, super view nothing to dislike, it’s exactly as shown in the pictures
• Francesco (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anonymous (10/5): charming little apartment in a quiet area with a magnificent view of the bay of Rio - Incredible view of the bay of Rio. The room was well equipped with all necessary household amenities. The personalized welcome was very pleasant
• Monica (10/5): The best view I ever had on a vacation . Great place to stay! - During my trip to Rio i have changed several locations, from 5 star Hotels to private apartments, so i can feel the vibe of the city better. Casa do Gato was on my list and definitly Worth staying here. First , if you re looking for accomodation in Santa Tereza area, this is the place to stay. For us, was amazing to have breakfast with this stunning view, see the sun rising, and having this view to Sugaloaf, right from the living room. The apartament is spacious, clean and comfy. Even if you don t want to stay in Santa Tereza when in Rio, i think it s worth it at least few nights. It is walking distance to Lapa area (where all the night life is in the weekend) , Escadaria Seralon, and the Cathedral of Rio (amazing, must see). And last, but not least, the Host is very nice, good english (which in not that comun in Rio) and willing to help us with anything. Very good Customer service. The street is safe, also the building. it is not close to the Copacabana and ipanema beach, with uber is like 20 min. ( anyway Uber is very cheap in Rio ,it is around R$20~4 USD )
• Kamesha (5/5): Passable - Good internet, good view. The bed wasn't comfortable it was too hard.Maybe update bed linning looks worn.Bugs in the unit.
• Gilbert (10/5): Great value for money. - Easy street parking. Great location to famous steps. Sugarloaf Mountain View from the bedroom and back balcony with sunrise. Washing machine facilities , very good Wi-Fi (50mbit) nice shower, nice kitchen etc.. good value.
• Pol (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jonathan (10/5): Really nice apartment! - Very nice apartment, the view is amazing. Location is good, close to lapa neighborhood but its a very steep walk back. Our host was very friendly and helpful with everything.
• Altaveyda (10/5): It was amazing, we loved it! - It was a great place and that view every morning was just priceless. The apartment is well equipped, the kitchen has everything so you can buy in the supermarket and cook without any problem, also the laundry for washing and drying very complete. Matthias was such a supportive host, and the neighbours too. The neighbourhood it’s really quite, you can go drink and come back walking any time without worries. It’s close to touristic spots however, it requires a little bit of hiking to get back to the house by walking because it’s on the top of Santa Teresa (I loved it) but some people don’t. I will definitely staying there again.
• Charline (10/5): Exceptional -

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