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Family and Pet Friendly Demmler House

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The Demmler House
Parlor
Kitchen
Back, screened-in porch
Den

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 102500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Eau Claire, WI
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Pablo Center at the Confluence
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Carson Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Lena's Room

1 Queen Bed

Lily's Room

1 Queen Bed

Meta's Room

2 Twin Beds

Otto's Office

2 Twin 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.

Property manager

Katie Zook Hegge
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
What kind and how old? No puppies under 7 months.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside or on the back porch.
No fires, no candles, no sparklers. Do not cut flowers or foliage from anything in the gardens on our property.
If Guest brings more guests than in the original reservation, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation without a refund.
DO NOT TOUCH THE RADIATORS. They are NOT adjustable and it could cause water damage.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Eau Claire

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Third Ward, a neighborhood in Eau Claire. Schlegelmilch-McDaniel House and Waldemer Ager House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Half Moon Beach and Carson Park. Antique Emporium and Children’s Museum of Eau Claire are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Eau Claire, WI

What's nearby

  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pablo Center at the Confluence - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Carson Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Oakwood Mall - 7 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family and Pet Friendly Demmler House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family and Pet Friendly Demmler House located?

Located in Third Ward, this vacation 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 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College roommate reunion

Great location to shops and restaurants. Plenty of space for all
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family getaway

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. :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Beautifully appointed Victorian! Great hosts- highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun place

Great place for a relaxing family visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great historic home!

My family enjoyed the stay and everyone appreciated the historic nature and original wood of the home. We walked all over town and had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay: Memorable weekend in Eau Claire

The property is exactly as listed. Great house and location in EC, would recommend and stay again. Go Blugolds!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

State Street Sisters Back at UWEC

1989 graduates for UWEC back in Eau Clair for the first time! We LOVED Katie's place. So spacious and lovely! Katie was so easy to work with. She made sure we were happy with everything! Can't wait to come back to this lovely house!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitty T., Madison, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot and dog friendly!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

We had a very nice stay and loved the house and property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Class of '72 Girls reunion

Beautiful and comfortable home. Close proximity to dining options. Easy to find and in a great neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky K., Lombard, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our family

This historic and well appointed home was just right for us. The hosts made the whole experience flawless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Weekend

House was perfect for larger group get together. Back porch was perfect to hang out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing historic home in best part of Eau Claire

This was a really cool place to stay- a big huge house with an amazing backyard(and park adjacent)! We were able to bring our small dog as well. We are originally from Eau Claire and we knew we wanted to be in this third ward neighborhood, which is a beautiful historic part of Eau Claire and walk around the neighborhood with beautiful trees, flowers, homes, and close to the river. Host Katie was very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We had amazing time in this timeless beautiful house
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike E., West Allis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent and historic

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Doug H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great stay, 1 item could be improved.

Amazing house, very comfortable and great decor. Loved it, but two things opportunities for improvement: 1) No smart tv in house. Smart tv’s are so cheap, you could get one small one for $100 and guests could then have Netflix, Amazon prime, etc. otherwise you are stuck with just local digital channels. A Small improvement for such a big customer satifier.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Interesting house. Nice property

We enjoyed our stay. The house is old and floors are creaky and that is to be expected. Screened in porch was quite nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Betsy H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eau Claire

Lovely historic home located in a convenient area of Eau Claire.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding trip to Eau Claire, Wisconsin

We traveled to Eau Claire from Texas for my son’s wedding. This was a lovely home to have family gather. The house has a screened in back patio that overlooks a park and lovely backyard. We would stay at this historic home again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

bubblefrend

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Victorian House

I enjoyed my stay at this house. I have stayed at quite a few Victorian Houses and this is among the nicest of them. I believe my experience was heightened by having so many other historic in Eau Claire in the neighborhood to walk around and enjoy viewing. Nice quiet neighborhood with the very lovely Putnam Park to enjoy a stroll through.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and original older home in quiet neighborhood

This is a beautiful older home in a quiet well kept neighborhood that backs up to a lovely park. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you would need to “eat-in”. There is a wonderful attached, private back porch area that is screened in. A definite plus! My only wish would have been that fans would have been provided in the bedroom areas as it did become stuffy sleeping upstairs at night. Overall, a wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

We enjoyed our stay very much. Two items that we wish could have been better. #1 better lighting at garage dnd back walkway. -#2 better Tv service
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The house is beautiful and spacious. Kitchen is well equipt but would have liked a crock pot. One of the twin rooms has a trundle bed but was comfortable. The front porch is large and has a big table and plenty of chairs. Katie was available with information regarding getting in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun holiday visit

We very much enjoyed this historic home while visiting family for the holidays. The spacious main floor gave us plenty of room to spread out for the games and puzzling the kids like to do, or just sit around the large dining room table and talk if you wanted. And everyone had their own bedroom which was fantastic. Nicely updated kitchen with new appliances. Too bad there was no snow to enjoy this time; we wanted to go skiing! Maybe next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete and Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

My group of 5 met up at this beautiful home for a very fun UWEC alumni weekend. This house was perfect for many reasons: It is very centrally located and everything we wanted to do was either a walk or short drive away. It has 5 spacious bedrooms so we each got our own space and bed. For a beautiful, historic home, it was so comfortable and we didn’t feel like everything was fragile and quirky like many old homes. Checking in and out was very easy and convenient. I hope this place is available for our next friend weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Katie Zook Hegge

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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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