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Family and Pet Friendly Demmler House

Unwind with family in this charming neighborhood setting where history meets modern comforts.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
5 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • 3 stairs to reach property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside or on the back porch.

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: What kind and how old? No puppies under 7 months.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Family Pet Friendly Historic Landmark House Eau Claire
Family Pet Friendly Historic Landmark House
Family Pet Friendly Historic Landmark Eau Claire
Family Pet Friendly Historic Landmark
Family and Pet Friendly Demmler House Eau Claire
Family and Pet Friendly Demmler House Private vacation home
Private vacation home Family and Pet Friendly Historic Landmark
Family and Pet Friendly Historic Landmark Eau Claire

About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • Mayo Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Chaos Waterpark - 8 min drive - 7.4 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).

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Family and Pet Friendly Demmler House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve R., Hartland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really Really Nice Place
Katie was great and accommodated our every need. This was the easiest rental we have ever done on VBRO. Location was perfect with everything in downtown Eau Claire being walk-able. House was very clean and well kept, usually old victorian homes are a little dicey but the house was large and had very comfortable beads. Rear screen porch was perfect for relaxing in the evening. We will rent again when we return to Eau Claire.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, unexpected fee
Enjoyed the house, very lovely. Was surprised when we were charged an unexpected fee when the five year old’s babysitter fell through for one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Debby M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The second time NOT a charm!
The Demlmler House is a great old house with easy access to downtown and it was our second time staying here. We were so looking forward to our sisters weekend here. Unfortunately it was not what we hoped. The house had not be cleaned well and one of the beds had soiled bedding. It was most distressing and had us wondering if anything had been cleaned well. We did stay through our weekend but double checked everything before using. Not the relaxing, no worries time we had hoped for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing weekend
We stayed here for a long weekend and it was a nice little retreat. The park right across the yard was great for my kids, and across the park and down the street (Putnam) is a peaceful woodsy gravel road perfect for a walk or run with our dog. We were thankful the park was dark with no lights in the evening because we were able to go outside and watch the meteor shower! The screened-in porch was wonderful, we ate all our meals out there, played games, and it was a great spot for our dog to romp. The other great thing about old houses is there are doors everywhere, in between all the rooms so it was helpful to give our 10-month-old large dog some space to explore but not too much space. The co-op only two blocks away was good for the few groceries we needed to buy. On Sunday morning we took the dog for a walk in a different direction and realized the house is on the cusp of a neighborhood with lovely old houses so that was fun area to explore. We all agreed the beds were super comfy! I would love to know what brand they are. One thing lacking was large pots in the kitchen. Cooking for even just for the four of us was a bit hard with a smallish pot and a 8-inch skillet. A blender would be a good addition too. But overall, we had a quiet, relaxing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021