Carruth House
The Herbert Carruth House was built around 1877 in one of the first of the garden suburbs of Boston. It is a landmark historic property in the Ashmont section of Dorchester and overlooks one of the loveliest residential streets in Boston. Our property was built in the Second Empire style and is featured in three books on local history. Our transit system, called the MBTA or "T", is an economical alternative to negotiating downtown traffic. The Carruth House is a very convenient 5 minute walk to the Red Line's Ashmont T Station. Downtown Boston is a 10 - 15 minute ride from Ashmont - Harvard Square is 25 minutes, and the fare is US$2 each way. We have limited off-street parking offered first to the party booking the Ashmont Suite and unlimited on-street parking immediately adjacent to the property. We are in the process of restoring the exterior and continue to add to the amenities in and decoration of our lovely and comfortable guest rooms. The oak panelled Great Room with huge fireplace and regulation-size pool table is is a wonderful addition to our facilities and provides an Event Space for 20 - 30 people. Catering can be arranged. Please come for a visit - we hope you enjoy Carruth House as much as we do.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major city: Boston, MA
- Nearest major airport: Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 3 guest accommodations (one with a private bath)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 95.00 and $ 145.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 95.00 and $ 145.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00
- Other Accommodations: Suites
Our favorite: The Ashmont Suite, with bedroom and sitting room (second bed available), private bath, working fireplace, TV/VCR, private entry from covered front porch
Meals
- A Continental Plus breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8:30 am - 11 am
- Breakfast is served in the Self-serve breakfast bar
Policies
- Minimum stay required (2 night minimum stay)
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Smoking is permitted in the Great Room and outside porches)
- Limited accommodations for guest pets
- Limitations on children staying (Not suitable for children under the age of 10 years.)
- No childcare is provided (Children must be supervised by their parents at all times.)
- Deposit amount required (A deposit equal to the amount of the first night's stay is required at the time of booking. Advance payment may be made by personal check or Paypal. Balance due on arrival by cash or travelers checks.)
- Check in time is 4:00 pm and Check out time is noon
- Cancellations:
A full refund (less $25 rebooking fee) will be made for cancellations made 7 days or more in advance. Cancellations made with fewer than 7 days notice will be subject to a charge equal to the first night's stay unless the room can be re-booked. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Professional Association of Innkeepers International
Discounts available:| | | 1 day free for those booking 7+ days | Minimum stay: 7 days |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Heidi Kieffer-Higgins
- The innkeepers speak: English
- There is one dog on the property
Area Attractions
National/State parks, Colleges & Universities, All Boston and Cambridge Attractions, Convention Centers, Hospitals
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Neponset River Greenway bike/walkng trail, Blue Hill Reservation nearby for hiking, Shopping, Sight-seeing
Boston Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Boston, Massachusetts.