The Old Saco Inn

As a local, I haven’t had the luxury of staying the night in one of Pete and Sandi’s beautiful rooms at the Inn, but I recommend to everyone I can every chance I get… We enjoy the Pub on Friday and Saturday nights when they are open to the public with the delicious, hearty food — a small menu to choose from so if you are picky check facebook beforehand and you’ll find the weekend’s menu. The bar is a warm, local crowd and just our speed when we head for drinks on occasion!

In April I needed to find a place to host a luncheon for a memorial service I was planning. I live in Los Angeles, and the memorial was in Fryeburg, Maine. My first choice was unavailable, but the proprietor recommended I call Pete and Sandi at Old Saco Inn. I did. I got no return call, so I sent an email, nothing, I called again. This time Sandi called while on vacation in Portugal! My date was available. She’d get back to me on return (which was about 10 days from the memorial). Arrangements were made long-​distance, and I finally met Pete and Sandi 3 days before the memorial. To say they were lovely doesn’t do them justice. They were lovely and warm and very enthusiastic about their property. They made me enthusiastic about the plans they had, and I plan to go back in the fall to see how that worked out.
We hosted our luncheon in the dining room. Appetizers were spread in the pub, and the guests were able to watch a pictorial slideshow the whole time we were there. The fire roared in the center of the room. Despite the circumstances, everyone fell in love with the property. The food was fabulous. The atmosphere was exquisite.
The circumstances of our luncheon were sad, but everyone was uplifted by the warmth and pleasure of being in that environment.
I feel blessed to have found them.

What an incredible place! My husband and I were on a bike tour and found this place on Unilocal after riding over the Kancamagus Pass in the rain. It was so wonderful — I would ride over the Kanc in the rain again just to stay here. The new owners have done a wondrous job with the place and are exceedingly kind and friendly. They went well out of their way to make our stay enjoyable — they ordered and picked up a pizza for delivery for dinner (since we would have has to ride our bikes somewhere otherwise — of course they also have a pub open weekends with food but this was a Tuesday night). They let us wash and dry our clothes — a major bonus for us — clean bike shorts and dry shoes! We took a canoe on the Old Saco and breakfast was fantastic — a two course affair! Yumm! We’re currently trying to devise a reason to be in this part of Maine again so that we can stay here again — it was that good. You won’t be sorry if you stay here and if you’re like us you’ll probably immediately start thinking about how you can come back as soon as you leave.

More like 4 ½! We were literally driving to Portland and I found this place on my iphone and we decided to give it a shot. What a hidden gem — literally!!! As we drove through Naples and Bridgeton and made our way along country roads to fine the Old Saco Inn we were SO excited. We have not been away together, away from kids, since February and needed a quiet, calm, relaxing place to stay for one night — it was perfect. Sandy and Pete are the new owners (only had been there for 3 weeks when we stayed) and they couldn’t have been more accomodating or pleasant. We stayed in Gabrielle’s loft and it was so well appointed. Wonderful linens, a little balcony with a wonderful view, a sitting area… Couldn’t ask for more. The Inn sits on acres and acres of land and walking trails. We were there less than 30 min before we threw on our bathing suits, grabbed the kayaks and began making our way down the river. So tranquil.
We went to the 302 Smokehouse for dinner since it was just down the road and had a great time. We couldn’t believe our lunch bill from Gritty’s in Portland was double our dinner meal bill! The band was fun too.
In the morning, breakfast included crepes with a yogurt crème and fruit, an egg soufflé with choice of meat and fruit, toast, juice, coffee or tea — SUPER YUMMY!!!
We had a chance to take a peak at some to the other rooms as well. All very tastefully done with plenty of space.
We commented to Pete about how amazing the grounds were and that it would be an ideal place for a small wedding. Sure enough, they have a wedding taking place there in October. I would highly recommend couples take a look at the Inn for weddings, conferences etc. The grounds perfeectly accomodate large tents etc.
Over all, we had a very pleasant stay and came away feeling refreshed and renewed. Thank you!

My wife and I just returned from our second stay at the Old Saco Inn this summer. Both times we were there for hiking with friends. And we already want to go back. It is a perfect spot. The inn has a beautiful setting on the Old Saco River with canoeing, kayaking, and views of the White Mountains, including Mt. Washington. The Fryeburg area is beautiful, uncrowded and interesting with a great variety of outdoor activities and number of good restaurants. And the innkeepers are warm, welcoming, smart, and fun. The new owners are Pete and Sandi. We also met the former owners, Sue and Arthur. The inn continues to be in great hands. Pete and Sandi are full of ideas and very busy making the inn and the experience ever better (if that’s possible.)
For hikers, only 20 minutes from the inn is a spectacular loop hike over North and South Baldface Mountains (which you can also see from the riverbank.)