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  • Inn Details

    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 10 minute walk to the Red Line's Ashmont T Station. Downtown Boston is a 15 - 20 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 Carruth House and continue to add to the amenities in and decoration of our cozy 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.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Convenient to downtown Boston by T

    • Economical rates

    • Peaceful getaway

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Fireplace

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wet bar

    • Wi-Fi

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    Nightly Rate

    $95 - $145

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4:00 pm    Check out: noon

    • Minimum stay: 2 night minimum stay

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinking description: in moderation

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Not suitable for children under the age of 10 years.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No : Children must be supervised by their parents at all times.

    Discount type

    • 1 day free for those booking 7+ days
      Days required: 7

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental Plus

    • Time Served: 8:30 am - 11 am

    • Serving location: Self-serve breakfast bar

    Special meal options

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  • Location Type

    • Garden Suburb of Boston

    City

    • Boston

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    Airport

    • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)

    Area Attractions

    • National/State parks

    • Colleges & Universities

    • All Boston and Cambridge Attractions

    • Convention Centers

    • Hospitals

    • Neponset River Greenway bike/walkng trail

    • Blue Hill Reservation nearby for hiking

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

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    Wonderful stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    I stayed 2 nights in October 2009 and had a wonderful stay. Heidi was lovely and friendly. The house was beautiful and a nice place to stay. My room was clean and tidy and the bed was comfortable. It was a little out of Boston but a easy walk to the train station and a 10 minute ride into Boston.

    November stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    A truly lovely house run by a truly lovely host. Heidi was very helpful with planning our outings in Boston, and she has an extensive library of books, maps and brochures that she makes available to all of her guests. Be sure to spend some time in the Great Room!

    A lovely house and an even more lovely Innkeeper !

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We travelled as a couple to Boston in Sept.2008 and stayed for two nights. The Carruth House is absolutely beautiful and easy to reach ! The house has got an atmosphere that makes you not wanting to leave. Heidi - you have been a wonderful host !! we miss your French toast - the best in the world !!! We recommended you to a bunch of friends, a group wants to visit Boston in Sept.09 and would love to stay at your house !! We wish you only the best - and will return !!!

    Great stay at Carruth House!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    A great historic home, about :11 walk from Ashmont T station (subway, red line, south of downtown). Heidi is a great host and this house (and n'hood) have GREAT history. A warning: The reason the rates are so very, very low is that the house is under renovation. Everything works but the bathroom is under remodeling. Our bedroom and adjacent sitting area are finished and lovely, and the drawing room (gorgeous paneling and overhead beams--a real treasure) is original and doesn't need work. Another warning if you happen to come from a Caucasian-centric environment: This immediate n'hood is white gentry, but it's much more ethnically diverse at Ashmont. But we felt it was safe to walk there and to ride the train. So, go for the value and good food and history, and don't complain! You've been fully informed! KLE, Portland OR

    Great place to stay in Boston

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    We recently stayed three nights at the Carruth House in Boston! It was an easy walk to the subway which made renting a car unnecessary. Breakfast was great each morning and our hostess, Heidi, supplied everything we needed. While she made it clear to us before we came that the house is a work in progress, nothing we needed was unavailable and the things she was working on were unobtrusive. We had a comfortable and fun stay and met people from all over the world while there!

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