The Wildflower Inn

The bedroom/bathroom were clean and the pool/outside area was awesome. Building had maintenance issues like moldy/cloudy skylights & rotting areas from moisture damage on the outside. The worst was the food service at dinner though. It took an hour and a half to get our food even though we had reservations. The food was not seasoned well (with the exception of the artichoke dip). Honestly it was a very disappointing stay.

Our initial impressions upon arrival at the Wildflower met or exceeded expectations. These quickly turned negative and ultimately resulted in an early checkout. After a long drive from Niagara Falls we were happy to arrive and the property was beautiful, especially the inn’s namesake wildflowers and the sunset overlook. The problem that quickly became a dampener were the large, aggressive and unrelenting mosquitos. Whether on the trails, by the pool or inside the suite these were unavoidable. The indoor spider population was alive and well and helped catch some of these, with corner cobwebs as evidence. It would be worth considering an environmentally friendly pest service around the physical structures. We use that at home, and it isn’t cheap or perfect, but helps manage the mosquito population while being sensitive to bees, plants and animals. Sealing up the window a/c unit would also help. There was a nice gap between inside and outside. Whatever the case, mosquito repellent is a must. The other animal issue was a complaint about our dogs barking while we were on an activity excursion the first day. I have never heard a complaint about 11-year-old well- traveled golden doodles being a nuisance until I got a call from the Wildflower. I was certainly disgruntled upon receiving this voicemail. There was no mention of where the complaint came from. There was no barking when we got back to the Wildflower. One explanation though may have been the excitement going on in the suite above. Much of the time it sounded like the ceiling was going to cave in above us. One of the reasons we had reserved a bottom rather than top suite was knowing we have energetic boys and trying to be sensitive to others. It sounded like running, jumping etc. above which may have triggered any dog barking. We made sure there was no further dog barking. If there are foosball etc. tables in the suite above it’s worth considering whether or not to keep those, if causing the wild rumpus. The other thing that could be done is eliminating the dog friendly policy. That’s one of the reasons we picked the Wildflower, and there were other dogs on the property while we were there, but if dogs are causing issues with Wildflower management or guests then consider eliminating the dog policy so there’s no issue whatsoever. Regarding cleanliness, besides the indoor bugs, the sofa bed sheets had not been changed. Fortunately there was an extra pair we found and used instead. In the pool, there was a lot of hair (people, not animals). That certainly needs to be cleaned too. We were offered another suite, but it may have been the one above us, and we were already making arrangements to find replacement accommodations in New Hampshire. It was certainly a memorable experience but unfortunately not what we were looking for on this particular trip to explore Vermont for the first time.

The Inn is definitely in need of some updates but has some truly great points: the saltwater pool, wildflower landscaping, gorgeous views, friendly staff, variety of rooms, onsite pub and restaurant. Yes, everything is a bit dated but was true to the pictures. They were doing some exterior painting while we were there so hopeful some deeper renovations are coming - this place could be so great! I am glad I booked despite some of the negative reviews as overall it was nicer than some old AirBnBs on the Cape I’ve paid more for.

I have been going to the Kingdom Trails since 2003, both for personal and professional outings. Normally, we stay at an Air BnB; however, this time, we had a credit from a canceled event, which included accommodation at the Wildflower Inn. Unfortunately, this has not been very pleasant on several levels. First, the owner is surface nice but likes to talk about himself and his fishing exploits, how much acreage he owns, and correcting where people park more than he does just talking to customers about why they chose to stay at the Wildflower Inn. The bartender had an awful attitude, and the mixed drinks were overpriced, given the low quality of mixers used. I ordered a single malt neat, and it was put into a shaker with ice. When i asked if that was for me I was reprimanded for ordering incorrectly."Neat means chilled and strained. Up means in a glass straight." The bartender threw the shaker contents in the sink, poured my drink as ordered, and said, "Whatever, you like what you like." I reserved all comments at the moment. The room was marginal at best. The beds were incredibly uncomfortable and honestly should have been bigger. The bathroom sink's water pressure was so high that you were soaked when turning either cold or hot on. The AC unit was old and incredibly noisy and the window shade was broken. Finally, the bike storage was terrible. The hooks to hang bikes were marginal, and the floor racks fell apart, hitting the bicycle disc brakes. The only saving grace was the view out the back and the cornhole game for the kids.

Location is amazing

The restaurant was perfect great to not have to go to town and the staff was excellent t

Amazing location and views

Tired and in need of renovation

The Wildflower Inn is a quintessential quaint Vermont Inn. We came primarily to bike and were pleased with the easy access to shop across the street. The Inn itself was being refreshed, but looked like it was maintaining its charm. The room was comfortable and clean. The pool was perfect for a dip after a hot bike ride.

The room was a little dated, but that is to be expected in an older building like the one we were staying in. The Inn does a nice job of keeping some of the charm but keeping the rooms comfortable.

The Wildflower is in a great location. It is beautiful and right on the trails with plenty of outdoor amenities. But it is really just a restaurant with rooms rather than an Inn with a restaurant. That’s where there focus is. The rooms are very weathered and not clean. And if it rains you are screwed. There in literally nowhere to even sit on the premises unless you are ordering food or beverages. So you can sit at the bar or lay in your bed all day. Next time I would camp and go there for cocktails. Save a bunch of money.

Small country style Inn. Staff are pleasant and welcoming with genuine smile. Free continental breakfast was clean and sufficient. The view was amazing!!! Perfect place to stay for non-motorized bikers as it is located right on kingdoms trail.