Sharing History
Otto and Lina Demmler were the original owners and builders of the Demmler House, a late Queen Ann style home, in 1887. Otto ran a floral business, growing flowers and seeds in their greenhouses behind the house where Demmler Park is now. At the time, their greenhouses were the largest in the Midwest, containing 6,050 square feet of glass. Otto also ran a retail flower shop in downtown Eau Claire, which was later taken over by their son Walter. The Demmler kids and, subsequently, grandkids owned the house until 1998. The land where the greenhouses once sat was generously donated to the City of Eau Claire by the Demmler Family in 1992. The next family owned it for approximately 17 years and did much of the restoration to bring it back to its original splendor and also received Historic Landmark status despite the modern garage.
Matt and Katie are only the third owners of this beautiful place and are so grateful to have the opportunity. The decision to turn it into a short-term rental came from the wish to share it with others (and not wanting to let it go!). It is a comfortable, easy place to find peace, hang out, enjoy the quiet and the birds, and nature surrounding it.
The house is located in the Historic Third Ward Neighborhood of Eau Claire, six blocks from the University, Water Street, downtown, river bike paths, nature walks in Putnam Park, and the park behind the house is great for the kids, complete with a lighted skating rink in winter.
If you’re interested in visiting Eau Claire for any of the great musical festivals, you’ll find the Family and Pet Friendly Demmler House on Airbnb and Vrbo. Shoot us a message if you have any questions. We look forward to your stay!