My stay at the Rum Runner was very special. The check in process was easy and friendly - Steve was lovely and showed me the lay of the land. He left snacks to get us started which won the hearts of my kids. ;-). The house is minutes away from the center of Phillips Academy. It is the perfect place for a family... great equipped kitchen, ping pong table, outdoor space, several generous bedrooms and the bathrooms were large. The house is very warm and has an interesting history. It was a treat to stay there - I will definitely be back with my full crew! Thank you Steve for making my kids drop off experience so much more enjoyable.

My family enjoyed the space of the property & its surroundings. Proximity to places was not difficult & food delivery was easy as well. We enjoyed our time spent there & Steve was a great host professional, attentive & hospitable. We would love to visit & stay there again. This property definitely has everything you need & more!!

It was a good spot for what my group was wanting, which was a clean, spacious area to play some games together. Host was very communicative and accommodating. Also left us some unopened chips and juice, which was very kind!

Owners were very accommodating, beds comfortable, ping pong table was so much fun, and the house was extremely quiet. Great layout and interesting history. We did have a minor issue with earwig insects so if bugs are a big problem for you, you may be unhappy. They are harmless and we just disposed of them.

My family and I stayed here while in town for a funeral. The house is wonderful, and although it’s on a Main Street it was really quiet. Steve is very thoughtful and provided drinks and snacks and the communication was wonderful. We will definitely stay here again.

Having four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms was wonderful. We also had a washer and dryer. For us, the location was. perfect. We were near our extended family. I would stay at the Rum Runner again.

We had a sister reunion in our hometown! For part of the stay we four sisters were joined by 4 adult children and an infant. We had a small gathering after a memorial service for 17. We were comfortably accommodated. The house was a perfect fit and perfect configuration for our needs! We heartily thanked the host!

Wonderful time at The Rum Runner House! Steve was fabulous and even left us snacks and drinks! House is huge and very comfortable ! Thank you!

Great host….nice location

This house was perfect for 5 adults and an infant. Good location not far from good dining, and stores for essentials. All our questions were answed in a timely manner, and host was very hospitable. We would definitely stay there again if in the area.

We had a wonderful stay and absolutely loved this house! It was pleasant, spacious, has high ceilings throughout, and has many separate areas. Some beds seemed a bit more comfortable than others but I think everyone was comfortable enough. Having two full baths plus a half bath was quite a luxury. And the bedroom with two built-in desks is a great place to do work! The outside patio area with the large table was super pleasant! The kitchen worked great for us! While the house is on a corner, we didn't notice any road noise inside at all, and even on the patio, while you can hear cars going by, it wasn't bothersome or constant, plus there's a fence! Having a printer wasn't something we'd thought about but turned out to be useful. Our only regret was that we couldn't have stayed longer :). Communication leading up to our stay was great as well!

Great place. Roomy enough to accommodate 10 of us...6 adults and 4 children. Enjoyed the recreation options in the house. Host was helpful and engaging.

Excellent.

The property was well stocked and very nice. The host greeted us and stocked a few things in the kitchen. Lots of room for a large group of family or friends.

My family and I enjoyed our stay. Steve is a wonderful host and made us feel very comfortable. He took his time to orient us to the house and provided us with drinks and snacks. It was easy to communicate with him. I would definitely stay here again if visiting the area.

Rum Runner was big enough to accommodate our large family of 9 for our son’s college graduation. We had plenty of room to spread out and not feel like we were on top of each other. The X-box was fun for family competitions. We highly recommend this property!

Our family met at the Rum Runner house to celebrate a graduation. It was super convenient to my family that was flying into Boston for the event. We were all adults, but this house is conveniently set up for family members of all ages, and we enjoyed a big bbq with a few additional guests that did include two children. There are plenty of games available for all to enjoy but the biggest hit was the ping pong table! Hopefully we will be back as it was a perfect location for us when we are expecting out of town visitors and much more fun than a hotel.

The house was a perfect spot close to our home and gave our out of town friends a place to stay .

If you're visiting Boston, Phillips Academy (Andover,) or touring surrounding New England areas -- especially with a larger family or group -- Steve's RumRunner home (definitely ask him about the home's unique name and history) is phenomenal. Extremely clean and well-appointed, the house is the perfect basecamp for families or a traveling group -- complete with ping pong, outdoor BBQ, lots of games, books, high-speed internet (perfect for remote workers,) cable tv, etc. What's really great about the house is that it is simultaneously sprawling giving everyone a chance to spread out (all on a single floor which makes it super and safely navigable for older guests!) -- but also, the home has plenty of very cozy living spaces (den, living room, formal dining, breakfast/casual dining) that are perfect for everyone to gather in. While definitely an older house -- it is ***very clean and comfortable*** with quality bedding and linen. Finally and perhaps most importantly, the homeowner/host is local, responsive, and deeply cares -- he proactively checked in (in no way obtrusively) to make sure our stay was going well and to see if we needed anything. Highly recommended without reservation!

We had a wonderful stay! Thank you!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Rum Runner House. We only live in the next town over…we refinished our floors and had to leave for a few days, which turned into a week. The house is charming and full of character. Immaculate, comfortable and well stocked with all the things you might have forgotten (thanks for the coffee)! Very spacious and bright. It was a pleasure to meet and work with Steve. I hope to never have to refinish floors again, but if we do, we know where to stay! Thanks again, Steve!

We had the best time here -- enough room for my mom, my husband and me, and my 4 year old to have our own space and privacy. The house is made for family get togethers. Steve was wonderful to work with, especially being patient with our changing check in time. I am so thankful we found this spot and will plan to book again soon. Can't beat the location. Hope to bring more family and friends next time.

Booked this place before our wedding so that our family that was visiting could stay with us and also so that the the hair stylist and makeup up artist could do our hair and makeup there. The house is pretty big and it had multiple hang out areas. It was able to accommodate some of the bridesmaids and the family with ease. There are also foldable beds that could be use. But we didn’t need to. Lots of closet and storage space. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals. Paul was great at answering all my questions and working with my busy pre wedding schedule. The property has some fancy old furniture which was great for photos before the wedding. My experience was great. I did not want to leave. The only negative thing I could say is that it could maybe use a new carpet soon. Other than that. I highly recommend this place. Great experience.

Excellent location in a spacious ranch house. Steve went above and beyond to welcome us. Living area and bedrooms were separated by a long hall

Our daughter got married at our house and we were able to out some of our family up here. It was perfect, with plenty of room for 2 families. Thank you again!

Very good

Spacious. We had 9 adults, a five year old, and two toddlers and never felt crowded. Bedrooms were nicely located as not to disturb the kids naps or grown up “siesta” time. Facility well stocked for a large group.

The rum runner is a large home with plenty of room for everyone.Large and clean bathrooms. Steve was a great host.Our only complaint is that the carpet is old and wearing out.

The rum runner is a large home with plenty of room for everyone. Large and clean bathrooms. Steve was a great host. Our only complaint is that the carpet is old and wearing out.

We stayed at the Rum Runner House in December 2019 for our visit to Boston and to host a small family reunion/Christmas/80th birthday party of about 25 people. Steven is an excellent host. He communicated well with me pre-trip, and he was there to welcome me and my dad when we arrived at the property. Checking in and out was a breeze. The property itself is ideal for gathering friends and family together. It is centrally located and easily accessible - and easy to find! - for family coming from Boston, New Hampshire and the North Shore. The house is set up well for entertaining guests. The kitchen is centrally located in the open floor plan and is well stocked. There are two large dining tables that can open up to accommodate eight folks each and two main sitting/living areas that are each equipped with comfortable sofas and chairs. The open and free flowing space provided our group of about 25 plenty of space to move around and mingle and plenty of room to sit down and eat. The single level ranch, requiring no steps to enter, made it easy for elderly family members to access any part of the house that they chose. We were all inside owing to the winter conditions, but the house has a large deck in back as well as a large yard that I imagine would make for great places to gather during warmer times of the year. I had a few friends over for a dinner party the night before our family party, and a couple of my friends with longer drives were able to spend the night thanks to the many bedrooms and sleeping areas - which allowed us to visit together longer and make a breakfast party of it as well. All of our weekend guests to the Rum Runner House commented on what a welcoming and positive space the home provided for our get-togethers. Steven provided excellent local advice on party supplies and made sure that the grill had plenty of gas for a lot of barbecuing. We ended up having a wonderful visit to Boston and this property meeting all of our needs was a huge part of that. I am thankful that we found this unique property for our visit, and I am thankful to Steven for being such a welcoming and gracious host!

Overall we enjoyed our experience and everything was very accommodating.

We stayed here with some friends and family for our nearby wedding. Steve received us warmly and gave us a thorough and helpful tour of the house. It was just perfect for us-- two large bathrooms and a half bath, and the bedrooms were far from the hangout social space so noise wasn't an issue. It would be great to stay in for a wedding, or with family for graduation!