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Family and Pet Friendly Demmler House

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Dining
In the heart of the historic Third Ward Neighborhood, this beautifully restored 1887 home offers a unique blend of character and modern conveniences. With high-speed internet, a heated marble bathroom floor and beautiful living spaces with plenty natural light, guests can unwind in comfort. The huge screened-in back porch is perfect for relaxing or enjoying breakfast.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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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 amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • 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

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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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

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside or on the back porch.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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

Map
Eau Claire, WI

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Downtown Farmers Market - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mayo Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Eau Claire Cheese & Deli - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Acoustic Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Dive - ‬18 min walk

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 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).

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Reviews

Family and Pet Friendly Demmler House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill E.

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

Experience living in historic Eau Claire

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaye E.

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

Comfortable historic home

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn F.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Historic Demmler House Stay

We appreciated the historic architecture of the property and its original family story. The house had plenty of space for our family and pup to explore. The outdoor porch and park behind the property adds an additional space.Though we did not connect with the host, a phone number was available. All bedrooms on the upper floor may present a challenge for those with mobility issues. Overall,we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

Kate D.

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

Graduation extravaganza

This house is beautiful. It was the perfect size for our group who was in town for graduation. We didn’t want to eat out and hassle with restaurant reservations since we had an infant in our family. We were easily able to comfortably entertain our group at this house. The feedback from our family was, “What a perfect weekend we had by being able to stay at this house.” Katie is easy to communicate with and responds quickly when contacted. I really can’t say enough how great of an experience we had this past weekend. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Rita H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for a family reunion and wanted our entire family to be together in one big house. The grandkids thought the house was "so cool"..."so many rooms"...and the cool toilet flusher :)It was a good stay - somewhat pricey I would say however. I wished there would have been King beds in the 3 main bedrooms - there certainly was enough room for it, and perhaps putting a fan in each of the bedrooms (we eventually found 3 fans). Because of the age of the house, the electrical outlets were a challenge :) Lastly, I don't remember if the TV situation was explained in the listing thoroughly...TV channels were lacking and we should have brought a ROKU stick - no one had their computer with to use the HDMI cord provided. The place was clean and a unique place to stay - we were out and about a lot for the reunion too, so we didn't spend a ton of time indoors. The park behind the house was an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

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

Fam Reunion

Perfect property & house for our family. We came to cycle & location was perfect for access to bike trails
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

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

Excellent Place

We came up for the weekend for Easter and our son’s concerts. It was an excellent place to stay. Great location and huge home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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