Jen - PLEASE don't feel bad - I know that you would be the first person to volunteer, if the solution was the best one for Ally.

Thanks for the links - I will definately chat with W re having a covered litter box inside - he LOATHES litter boxes anywhere around him, and in a tiny appartment it would also have to be somewhere that Cali will not have access to when she starts to crawl, plus W will not allow it in the Kitchen, no matter how often it is scooped. It's hard to pick a perfect spot, as I have seen photos of the appartment, but that is not an accurate representation of the layout etc. Hopefully the bathroom will be big enough.

Just had a look at the litter box "hiders" - that would solve a few problems -
Cali would not be able to touch the litter, it would not look awful in the lounge/dining room, and it would stop Ally throwing her litter all over the place! I am sure I could get a local carpenter to make one when we arrive - I could just show him the picture and give him the dimensions I need!!

Of course this all depends on the landlord allowing cats - I am STILL waiting for a confirmation.