I wish I had stumbled upon this place sooner. It's very spread out and just off the 3CL bus. Everything is darling - from the wine bottles that make up one of the building walls to the artwork and sunflowers everywhere. They just opened a pub as well, although it isn't your traditional dimly lit Irish Pub - it is in an art gallery.

LOVE LOVE LOVED the cafe. I was so far behind on e-mails and work and the WiFi in the cafe was very fast. It was nice and quiet and a great place to catch up on the real world. There is a bar nearby with great specials (personal pizza and a huge double pint of Sierra Nevada for $5 bucks) as well as a gas station and Mexican resto.

BTW the muffins at the cafe were awesome. Free coffee in the morning. Pat is awesome! Very genuine, friendly woman.

It is borderline hostel/motel. There aren't really any living area/common areas near the rooms. I wouldn't have minded some patio furniture outside and maybe a sofa or something in the rooms to encourage mingling with other travelers (they were a bit tight for four people) but very clean. There are ants in the bathroom, but being from Florida I know that in warm climates they are impossible to get rid of and just part of life. Microwave, sink and mini fridge were provided in the female dorms (no stove though). Comfy beds (although a bit small).

I know $30 isn't that much, but most other US hostels cap the rate at $20 (and often include a pancake breakfast or oatmeal, etc...in addition to coffee) so it was a little more than the average. Still, overall a great experience and I will book again next year when I return to Burning Man.

I stayed here because of the good reviews and the funky nature but i was sorely disappointed. the room was clean but extremely dated there is no ventilation in the bathroom instead a air conditioner that blew in and could not be turned off The windows did not close properly and we did not feel secure. It always worries me when the hotel uses normal keys and can only find 1 set. the bed was so worn out it felt like it sagged to the floor we could have slept better on the tile floor. the curtains were about worthless at 630am as bright as mid day in the desert. the shower was dark and the shower head was about 5 ft high and even my wife has to bend down wash her hair. the walls are paper thin and a couple with kids came in at 1130 and the kids made noise for hours. Check in was a mess and the coffee shop/ office looked like a frat house kitchen and took 20+ just to check in. we left at 730 and could not find any one to check us out so we ened up leaving keys on the table. with as many name brand and profesional hotels and motels in reno there are much better choices.

True, The Wildflower is whimsical and funky. And Pat is a sweetheart. But when I tried to check out at its coffee shop, the barista/desk clerk was more involved in a personal conversation with someone at the drive-up window. I stepped away for a few minutes in the hope that she'd be finished when I returned. When i did she was on a personal phone call. She ended that quickly and took payment for the room.

So perhaps laid back to a fault.

Pat, the proprietor, was wonderful! She was gracious, thoughtful, and accommodating. Pat's place reminds me of a bohemian retreat. The little coffee shop is quite cozy. While it's not exactly nestled in the woods, it is close to the river, and many of the rooms afford one with a sense of charm from yesteryear. The rooms are all somewhat different which enhances the uniqueness inherent in this establishment. The location is great, if your not one who needs to be in the thick of the activity of downtown Reno. If your one of those who needs to be downtown, a short drive puts you there. If you like being close to the activity without being "in" the activity, this place can serve very well while allowing one the opportunity to enjoy the Canadian geese flying overhead, the occasional rabbit hopping across your path, and a skyline unencumbered by buildings and bright lights. While I didn't get to see the art galleries at the Wildflower first hand when we were there the first time, I'd certainly consider a repeat visit in order to do so at a later date. Also, I heard from my partner that the coffee shop muffins were superb -- and he generally doesn't care much for sweets. I WAS able to enjoy the tasty hot tea, however, at that time sweets weren't allowable given a health condition I was dealing with.