About Off Duty Rentals in Steinhatchee, Fl
Step One - Vacation in the Hatch, fall in love
Off Duty Rentals was conceived when we went on vacation and fell in love. We just had to take the leap and look for a home of our own! If you were born and raised in Florida and are older than dirt, well over 40. You have seen this state go through a lot of growth and change. Steinhatchee offers you a chance to step back in time. This place reminds us of the "Old Florida" we grew up in. Retired from the Sheriff's Department we wanted to offer a place to rest, relax, unplug and enjoy. To first responders that is called being Off Duty! Our home has the Off Duty theme to honor and respect the professions that have most recently been under attack. No one fights alone as long as we all stand together!
Step Two - Buy a house
Fast forward, well not really fast after all it was 2020-2022. After looking and looking we finally found THE one for Off Duty Rentals. Off Duty Rentals, which had only been a dream had finally become a reality! We took the leap, bought this house, and headed down to Steinhatchee. Phase 1 had officially begun (stay tuned for phase 2, 3, 4 and... ). This house had been left empty for years and as our realtor told us it "had some deferred maintenance". No strangers to work, we rolled up our sleeves, pulled out the check book and credit cards and went to work. Our dream for Off Duty Rentals was slowly taking shape. It has taken a lot of blood, sweat and tears in order to offer this home to you and many other guests. This is our home and we hope you enjoy and respect it at much as we do. In order to protect our investment we have a zero tolerance No Pet Policy.
Step Three - Share with others
We are happy to report Off Duty Rentals vacation rental is ready for guests! We are so blessed to be able to have this home and welcome you, your family and friends. We invite you to be our guest. Clock out or rather go "Off Duty" and come over to enjoy the beauty of Steinhatchee. Our hope is that Off Duty Rentals offers you, your family, friends or coworkers a place to gather and create some amazing memories. Come enjoy food, fun, laughter and sometimes even tears. Enjoy the amazing fishing and scalloping that this area has to offer. Bring your golf cart or rent one here. There are so many great places to eat, drink, shop or just sit and watch the most amazing sunsets!
Reservations for Scallop Season 2025
Make your reservation now, before someone grabs your days for scallop 2025!
Off Duty Rentals - Theme Bedrooms
#1 Primary Bedroom
Police | Sheriff Room
#1 Primary Bedroom
Relax away from your group in a comfy rocking reclining chair.
1 King Bed
Police | Sheriff Room
#1 Primary Bedroom
Sleep comfortably in this bedroom on a King size bed!
Police | Sheriff Room
Police | Sheriff Room
Police | Sheriff Room
This bedroom has ceiling fan, mini closet, luggage rack, air purifier and Roku TV.
#2 Second Bedroom
#2 Second Bedroom
Police | Sheriff Room
Another bedroom to relax and unwind.
1 Queen Bed
#2 Second Bedroom
Fireman Room
This bedroom has a Queen size bed.
Fireman Room
#2 Second Bedroom
Fireman Room
Place your luggage on our authentic fire hose bench, Roku TV, air purifier and oscillating fan for your comfort.
#3 Third Bedroom
4 Twin Beds & 1 Queen Bed
4 Twin Beds & 1 Queen Bed
Hopefully you won't need a medic, but this room has FUN written all over it!
4 Twin Beds & 1 Queen Bed
4 Twin Beds & 1 Queen Bed
4 Twin Beds & 1 Queen Bed
Four twin beds hug the walls and queen bed is in the center. A total of 6 people in their own bed!
Medical Room
4 Twin Beds & 1 Queen Bed
Medical Room
This room has plenty of storage, ceiling fan, air purifier, Roku TV, DVD player and DVDs, loaded with games, books and oh yeah, a microphone amp! Sorry, not sorry.
Off Duty Rentals - Living Areas
Kitchen
Fully Stocked
Fully Stocked
Our kitchen is fully stocked and ready for whatever meal you want to prepare. Everything we have in our home is here, except for a dishwasher. Bring the paper plates or give the kids that chore.
*Stay tuned as phase 3 of our remodel includes adding one soon!
Fully Stocked
Fully Stocked
Fully Stocked
- Drip & K Cup Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Blender
- Mixer
- Pots & Pans
- BBQ utensils
- Dishes and silverware
Dining
Fully Stocked
Sitting Area
We have a beautiful dining table that seats 8-10. If you have a full house there is additional seating a few steps away in the screen porch. There you will find another table with seating for 4, patio set with seating for 6 and 2 rocking chairs. Still need more room? The outside BBQ area has another table and lots of chairs.
Sitting Area
Sitting Area
Sitting Area
Relax and watch Roku TV or even catch a nap on the chaise sectional or chair in the sitting area.
Courage
Sitting Area
Sectional
Unique decorations throughout honoring the "Courage" our First Responders have.
Sectional
Sitting Area
Sectional
New Chaise sectional for chatting, resting or napping.
Bathroom #1
Full bathroom has walk in shower with seat. We even have a first aid kit along with bug bite lotions and peroxide.
Bathroom #2
Full bathroom has smaller walk in shower. Here you will find the hairdryer and curling iron. Plenty of shelf space for all of your toiletries. Hooks galore so there shouldn't be any towels on the floor.
Laundry Room
1st Fishing Tackle Closet
There is nothing like doing laundry on vacation, says no one ever! However, in case you want or need to, we've got you covered.
1st Fishing Tackle Closet
1st Fishing Tackle Closet
We have not one, but two fishing pole closets! If you are a serious fisherman you have some money invested in your gear.
2nd Fishing Tackle Closet
Our two tackle closets have plenty of room, so bring your gear in and keep it clean, dry and safe.
Hall of Hero's
Along with our First Responder theme our hallway is dedicated to the United States Military Branches.
Off Duty Rentals ~ Exterior Fun
Screen Porch
Away from the bugs
Out of the sun
Our screen porch is great for that morning coffee or evening cocktail. There is a table for 4, patio set with seating for 6, 2 rocking chairs and Corn hole boards are also available for some friendly competition.
Out of the sun
Away from the bugs
Out of the sun
Rest and Rock in one of our two comfy wooden rocking chairs. Enjoy some much needed shade on a hot day.
Away from the bugs
Away from the bugs
Away from the bugs
The screen porch is a great place to be outside in the evenings and be away from the bugs!
BBQ Area
Gas & Charcoal Grills
Away from the bugs
Have the need to grill? We have a great BBQ area that provides shade, a ceiling fan, table and chairs and both a gas grill and a charcoal grill (bring your favorite charcoal).
Towels & Trunks
Gas & Charcoal Grills
Gas & Charcoal Grills
We also have a great place to hang wet beach towels, bathing suits and trunks.
Gas & Charcoal Grills
Gas & Charcoal Grills
Gas & Charcoal Grills
The biggest question of the day, what's for dinner? You can enjoy dinner out or just grill out at home. Equipped with both Gas and Charcoal grills you can't go wrong (gas provided ~ however bring your favorite charcoal).
Parking Area
Public Boat Ramp
Parking Area
There is plenty of parking in our recessed yard. So go ahead and bring the truck, boat and the golf cart. You can even bring two or three of each!
Spacious
Public Boat Ramp
Parking Area
Easy access to park whatever you bring. Quiet neighborhood close to public boat ramp.
Public Boat Ramp
Public Boat Ramp
Public Boat Ramp
Conveniently located one block away from Off Duty Rentals is a public boat ramp. Drop the boat in the river, drive back to the house, park your truck and trailer then walk one block back to your boat!
Great place for the whole family!
~ Denise C. ~
Off Duty Odie ~ Facebook
Off Duty Odie ~ Instagram
Off Duty Odie ~ Instagram
Off Duty Rentals loves to have fun and so does Off Duty Odie. Who is Off Duty Odie? He is our Mascot. Be sure to follow him so you can keep up with all of his adventures! You never know where he will be.
Off Duty Odie ~ Instagram
Off Duty Odie ~ Instagram
Off Duty Odie ~ Instagram
While you visit Off Duty Rentals we encourage you to take "FLAT" Off Duty Odie on adventures with you and then share them with us.
#offdutyodie
Off Duty Rentals Steinhatchee Neighbors
Off Duty Rentals proudly supports:
Sowers of the Seed Food Pantry
MISSION STATEMENT:
Our mission at Sower of the Seed [Food Pantry], Inc. (Luke 8) food pantry is to glorify God while planting seeds of His love through supplementing families with food in our Steinhatchee area by demonstrating and sharing the love of Christ and treating them with dignity.
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