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5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Deck or patio
Explore the area
Eau Claire, WI
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Place, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
3 min walk
Children’s Museum of Eau Claire
Place, Children’s Museum of Eau Claire
16 min walk
Pablo Center at the Confluence
Place, Pablo Center at the Confluence
18 min walk
Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)
Airport, Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)
12 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Lena's Room
1 Queen Bed
Lily's Room
1 Queen Bed
Meta's Room
2 Single Beds
Otto's Office
2 Single Beds
Walter's Room
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Powder Rom
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Family and Pet Friendly Demmler House
Built in 1887 and restored to its original splendor, this home offers all the character of the late 1800s combined with modern conveniences, including a heated marble bathroom floor and high-speed Internet. The house has beautiful, light-filled living spaces and unique touches of elegance. The huge, screened-in back porch is great for breakfast and evening relaxation. A special experience!
Located in the historic Third Ward Neighborhood, you'll be 6 blocks from the University of Eau Claire, and 5 minutes from downtown restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, the State Theatre, and the new Pablo Center for entertainment and conventions. Bringing the kids? The house is right next to Demmler Park, where you can play on the swings, shoot some hoops, or in the winter, bring your skates - the skating rink is well lit after dark. The house has a large yard with a garden and trees. Whether you're one person or a large group, you'll find the large bedrooms very comfortable. Ideal for visitors attending college graduations, wedding parties, music festivals, reunions, bike enthusiasts, or just getting the whole family together under one roof. If you have a party larger than 10, contact us about accommodating your needs.
We have outdoor security cameras on site at each entry point to the house for the safety of our Guests as well as the security of the house when it sits empty. Guests often have family and friends for gatherings, so if you would like to host something like this, please let us know.
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Important information
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Property # 1602907vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Eau Claire
Located on a river, this holiday home is in Third Ward, a neighbourhood in Eau Claire. Schlegelmilch-McDaniel House and Waldemer Ager House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Putnam Park and Half Moon Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider The Sonnentag and Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Children’s Museum of Eau Claire - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Pablo Center at the Confluence - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Putnam Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Downtown Farmers Market - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Culver's - 2 min drive
The Reboot Social - 17 min walk
The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen - 17 min walk
Burger King - 3 min drive
Taco John's - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Family and Pet Friendly Demmler House pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Family and Pet Friendly Demmler House?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family and Pet Friendly Demmler House on 12 May 2026 start from AU$368, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Family and Pet Friendly Demmler House?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family and Pet Friendly Demmler House?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family and Pet Friendly Demmler House?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family and Pet Friendly Demmler House located?
Located in Third Ward, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Schlegelmilch-McDaniel House. Antique Emporium and Children’s Museum of Eau Claire are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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We had a great experience at this property. The host was incredibly responsive and any questions we had were answered quickly and communication was easy throughout our stay.The space was generous and comfortable for our group with plenty of room to spread out. Well equipped kitchen and a layout that just worked really well for us. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a quality home away from home!
This house was perfect for me & my sisters families trip home for the holidays. The skating rink out back wasn’t open quite yet, but a nice big blizzard gave the kids plenty of snow to play with in the park behind the house. Location is fantastic, an easy walk to downtown shops. The house is big and beautiful, perfect to give all of us a little space & also a big table for late night uno :) We would definitely stay again & will recommend to all of our home town friends & family!
Lovely old home. Deer in the yard in the mornings. All 7 of us had our own beds. Three areas and a large dining room to congregate in. Walking distance to downtown and campus.
We had 4 families all sharing space (and a dog). Plenty of room to spread out & relax. It was a rainy weekend so we were thankful to have such a nice home to enjoy. It was fun to cook & eat together at the big dining room table. Memorable experience for all!
Three generations thoroughly enjoyed three nights in a beautiful home. The screen porch was a favorite spot. Adults played games while watching the little ones at the park out back. Take a left from the driveway and walk through this amazing neighborhood.
It was very neat to stay in this historic home. The hosts provided some history on the property which was fun to read. It was very clean upon arrival and it was dog friendly as well which is great. Centrally located so it was just a few mins to any location.
The home is perfect for families and centrally located to many trails and downtown. The history of the home is amazing while still providing modern comforts.
Mike E.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2020
Thank you so much, Mike! Glad you enjoyed the place. We are so happy to share it with people who appreciate the history.
Our family of 9 (5 adults, 4 grandkids) had the pleasure of staying at the historic Demmler house in Eau Claire for our annual holiday getaway. We all loved the home's character definitely recommend a stay here to anyone. The beds were all comfortable, the whole house was well-appointed, and the host was welcoming and gracious. Nine thumbs up. :-)
We enjoyed our stay. The house is old and floors are creaky and that is to be expected.
Screened in porch was quite nice!
Heidi Linda R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Katie Zook Hegge
Matt grew up in Whitehall, Wisconsin, and went to school in La Crosse, before moving to Minneapolis for 25 years. Katie was born and raised in the Denver, Colorado, area and moved to Minneapolis in '98. They moved to Eau Claire in 2014 for a tech start-up gig and found this beautiful place that felt like the chance of a lifetime.
Why they chose this property
We both had an affinity for the house and the surrounding beauty. It's quiet and calming energy is serene and inviting. The house was built by a florist and was owned by the same family for 111 years and still has some of their furniture and photos that were left behind.
What makes this property unique
Breezes on the back porch, bird watching during breakfast, children laughing in the park, the community gardens next door, the skate rink in the winter, walk and bike paths nearby, all allow you to feel close to nature. We've had deer, turkey, raccoons, and rabbits in the yard, and coyotes and owls in the area (on the rare occasion). You frequently see eagles soaring above the river, and sometimes perched in nearby trees. We didn't learn about these things until after we lived there. When we chose the house, we hadn't looked at a single other place. It just felt that it was meant to be.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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