Let me start by saying that Tom Taylor is the nicest, most gracious host I have ever had at any place of business!!! He went way out of his way at all times to make sure me and my husband had everything we expected and much more that we didn't expect. The inn is huge. The rooms were warm, spacious, sparkling clean and beautifully decorated. After our dinner of steak and chicken (which was gourmet quality)- he even sang and played guitar for us. The black skies and his computerized telescope are nearly impossible to describe to you. We saw Saturn and it's rings and 4 of it's moons!! For breakfast the next morning, we had coffee made in Italian percolators; and the pancakes and yogurt were perfect! The inn is filled with art (photos, quilts, music) and love. How anyone could even begin to speak poorly about Tom or this inn boggles my mind. Everyone should get lucky enough to be able to spend a night with Tom in his beautiful home in the mountains.

Apply all the superlatives and the cliches about a haven of peace, a magical experience - the Shooting Star Inn has it all.

We spent 4 nights here, exploring the gorgeous winter skies under the guidance and enthusiasm of Tom, and enjoying his hospitality in a beautiful part of Arizona. Perfectly positioned to dip into Flagstaff for some quirkiness, or head up to the Grand Canyon on a day trip, and then return to the cozy log cabin for an evening of great conversation or solitude. Wine, music, fireside relaxing, reading, more astronomy, however your mood takes you. Wake up to crisp, magnificent sunrises as you look out of your window and plan your day to the smell of fresh coffee brewing.

Tom doesn't advertise, and he doesn't need to ... like-minded people will tell their friends about this little gem of a getaway, and Tom is the perfect host to make you want to return again and again.

We booked dinner bed and breakfast with an astronomy experience We had a wonderful stay. Tom was most hospitable and we truly felt welcome in his home. The astronomy experience was amazing. I even saw my first shooting star. Every evening I now look out for Jupiter and think of its four moons! My husband had a wonderful time playing guitar with Tom and we will remember our stay at a very special place.

tom taylor was a gracious, welcoming host at the beautiful lodge he built himself with the help of friends. The valley setting is a prime location for observing spectacular sunrises, starry skies and the Milky Way, and elk grazing outside your door.
You are also at a midway point to explore south to the Sedona area and north to the Grand Canyon.
I enjoyed a night viewing of the sky through Tom's large outdoor celestial telescope. After breakfast one morning he treated us to a Cat Stevens song on his guitar. I wouldn't hesitate to return to Shooting Star Inn and highly recommend it as a special experience.