Starlight Mountain Rentals is Scott and his daughter, and the two homes they keep on the high plateau of Southern Utah. The High Nest is a one-bedroom condo at 9,800 feet in Brian Head, less than a quarter mile from the Giant Steps lift. The Lake House is a four-bedroom log cabin in Duck Creek Village, a walk from Aspen Mirror Lake. Both sit within an hour or so of Zion, Bryce Canyon and Cedar Breaks, and both are dark enough at night to see why they chose the name.

Southern Utah, up high

Two homes on the Markagunt Plateau

Brian Head sits at 9,800 feet, the highest resort town in America; Duck Creek Village sits at nearly 8,500. Summer stays cool, winter brings real snow, and the national parks are day trips in every direction. Pick the condo by the lifts or the cabin by the lakes.

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The homes

Each has a site of its own.

The High Nest

Brian Head · one bedroom, sleeps 4. Gas fireplace, mountain-view balcony with a grill, a garage space with a locked ski locker, and the Giant Steps lift less than a quarter mile away.

The Lake House

Duck Creek Village · four bedrooms, sleeps 8. A log cabin backing the National Forest with a stone fireplace, a bunk room and loft for the kids, and Aspen Mirror Lake within walking distance.

Why book direct

Fire in, snow out

At The High Nest: balcony doors on one side, the fireplace on the other.

Scott was constantly responsive and helpful, and the place was bigger and cozier than others I've rented. Great kitchen too! 10/10 would stay again.

Christian M., January 2026

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From your hosts

We discovered that the mountains and mysteries of Southern Utah are nothing short of magical. As you drive in, you can literally feel the stress melt away—it's an experience unlike any other. It's here, in these quiet places, that true peace can be found. As night falls, a blanket of stars unfolds above you, adding to the sense of wonder. We wanted to share this journey with our guests, hoping you can feel the same sense of awe and tranquility. It's truly an incredible place.

Scott & his daughter

Father-and-daughter hosts, Starlight Mountain Rentals

Around the plateau

Every season has its reason to come up the mountain.

See the area

A few seconds up the mountain

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Which home is yours?

The two homes side by side

	The High Nest	The Lake House
Town	Brian Head, 9,800 ft	Duck Creek Village, ~8,500 ft
Type	Condo	Log cabin
Bedrooms	1 (queen), plus a sofa bed and a pull-out love seat	4: two queens, a loft with twins, a bunk room
Sleeps	4	8
Bathrooms	1	2
Fire	Gas fireplace	Stone fireplace
Outside	Private balcony with grill and mountain view	Front porch with rocking chairs; backs the National Forest
Parking	1 garage space with locked ski storage, plus outside spaces	At the cabin
Nearby	Giant Steps lift under a quarter mile; Cedar Breaks 6 min	Aspen Mirror Lake on foot; Navajo Lake within 5 miles
Best for	Skiers, couples, a pair of friends	Families, groups, ATV riders

Pick The High Nest if you want to walk to the lift, ride the free shuttle around town and come back to a fire.

Pick The Lake House if you are bringing the whole family, a crib or a trailer of ATVs, and want trout fishing within walking distance.

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	The High Nest	The Lake House
Town	Brian Head, 9,800 ft	Duck Creek Village, ~8,500 ft
Type	Condo	Log cabin
Bedrooms	1 (queen), plus a sofa bed and a pull-out love seat	4: two queens, a loft with twins, a bunk room
Sleeps	4	8
Bathrooms	1	2
Fire	Gas fireplace	Stone fireplace
Outside	Private balcony with grill and mountain view	Front porch with rocking chairs; backs the National Forest
Parking	1 garage space with locked ski storage, plus outside spaces	At the cabin
Nearby	Giant Steps lift under a quarter mile; Cedar Breaks 6 min	Aspen Mirror Lake on foot; Navajo Lake within 5 miles
Best for	Skiers, couples, a pair of friends	Families, groups, ATV riders

Pick The High Nest if you want to walk to the lift, ride the free shuttle around town and come back to a fire.

Pick The Lake House if you are bringing the whole family, a crib or a trailer of ATVs, and want trout fishing within walking distance.

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Two homes on the Markagunt Plateau

The homes

The High Nest

The Lake House

Why book direct

Better rates

Lower booking fees

Better arrangements

Fire in, snow out

By the numbers

from 59 reviews of the Brian Head condo

Brian Head's base elevation

Duck Creek Village, near enough

from the condo to Cedar Breaks

From your hosts

Around the plateau

Skiing at Brian Head

Aspens in fall

Lakes near Duck Creek

ATV trails

A few seconds up the mountain

Which home is yours?

The two homes side by side

StarsOverUtah

Two homes on the Markagunt Plateau

The homes

The High Nest

The Lake House

Why book direct

Better rates

Lower booking fees

Better arrangements

Fire in, snow out

By the numbers

from 59 reviews of the Brian Head condo

Brian Head's base elevation

Duck Creek Village, near enough

from the condo to Cedar Breaks

From your hosts

Around the plateau

Skiing at Brian Head

Aspens in fall

Lakes near Duck Creek

ATV trails

A few seconds up the mountain

Which home is yours?

The two homes side by side