Off the Clock’s private heated saltwater pool and string-lit backyard at twilight
Destin · Sandestin · Florida’s Emerald Coast

Salt air, warm sand & a home to come back to.

Two owner-run vacation homes — a pool home a short walk from the beach in Destin, and a porch-side condo inside Sandestin. Book direct with the owners.

  • 5.0 on Airbnb · 22 reviews
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Our homes

Two homes, one easygoing Emerald Coast stay

Pick the pool-and-beach house for the whole crew, or the quiet resort condo for two to four. Each one is personally cared for by its owners.

Crystal Beach · Destin

Off the Clock

A remodeled coastal home with a private heated saltwater pool, a 3–5 minute walk to the beach.

  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 baths
  • 1,519 sq ft

5.0 · 15 Airbnb reviews · Guest favorite

Off the Clock is a private coastal home in Destin’s quiet Crystal Beach neighborhood, remodeled in 2021 and sleeping up to 8 guests across 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

Spend the morning on the sugar-white sand (the Crystal Beach Trail beach access is roughly a 3–5 minute walk), then come back to your own fenced backyard with a 12′×24′ heated saltwater pool, outdoor dining, a propane grill, a fire pit table and an outdoor shower.

  • Private heated saltwater pool12′×24′, open year-round. Pool heating is available for $350/week — please request before check-in.
  • ~3–5 minute walk to the beachVia the Crystal Beach Trail public beach access.
  • Complimentary seasonal beach setup2 chairs + an umbrella set up on the sand, March through October.
  • Beach gear shedBeach wagon, wheeled cooler, extra chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, inflator and beach toys.
  • Fenced backyard & fire pitCovered outdoor dining, propane grill, sun loungers and outdoor shower.
  • Family-readyPack ’n play, high chair, booster seat, children’s books, toys and board games.
Bedrooms, amenities & house rules

Where you’ll sleep

  • Bedroom 1 · first floor — King bed, direct access to the pool deck, adjacent full bathroom
  • Primary suite · second floor — King bed, vaulted ceiling, 70″ TV, coffee station, en suite bath with double sinks
  • Bunk room · second floor — Two queen bunk beds, en suite bathroom, 64″ TV, adjoining balcony seating

Pool & outdoors

  • Private outdoor pool – heated, saltwater, available all year
  • Fully fenced private backyard
  • Fire pit
  • Outdoor dining area & outdoor kitchen
  • BBQ grill & barbecue utensils
  • Sun loungers & outdoor furniture
  • Private patio / balcony
  • Outdoor shower

Kitchen & dining

  • Fully equipped kitchen with quartz counters
  • Stainless steel gas stove & oven
  • Refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, microwave
  • Drip coffee maker & Keurig, coffee
  • Toaster, blender, hot water kettle
  • Dishes, silverware, wine glasses, baking sheet
  • Dining table + breakfast bar (seats 10)

Beach

  • Beach access nearby
  • Complimentary seasonal beach setup (2 chairs + umbrella, Mar–Oct)
  • Beach essentials: wagon, cooler, chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, toys

Living & entertainment

  • 70″ smart TV in the living room
  • 65″ HDTV with standard cable
  • Books and reading material
  • Board games

Bedrooms & laundry

  • Bed linens, extra pillows & blankets
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Closet & dresser storage, hangers, iron
  • In-unit washer & dryer

Bathrooms

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, shower gel
  • Hot water
  • Cleaning products

Family

  • Pack ’n play / travel crib
  • High chair & booster seat
  • Children’s books and toys

Comfort & safety

  • Air conditioning & central heating
  • Ceiling fans & portable fans
  • Wi-Fi & dedicated workspace
  • Smoke alarm & carbon monoxide alarm
  • Fire extinguisher & first aid kit
  • Exterior security cameras (driveway)

Arrival & parking

  • Self check-in with keypad
  • Private entrance
  • Free driveway parking – 5 spaces

House rules

  • Check-in after 4:00 PM · check-out by 10:00 AM · self check-in with keypad
  • Primary renter must be 25+ and stay on the property for the whole stay; ID and a signed waiver may be required
  • No parties or events · no smoking · no pets
  • Quiet hours 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM (city noise ordinance begins at 10:00 PM)
  • Driveway parking is limited to 5 vehicles per city regulations; street parking is not allowed
  • Exterior security cameras monitor the driveway
  • The pool has no separate gate or lock — please supervise children; no glass in the pool area
Nightly ratesVary by season & length of stay
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Also listed on Airbnb and VRBO

Sandestin · Miramar Beach

Cozy Cove

A ground-floor condo with a private screened porch inside the gated Sandestin resort.

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 baths
  • 881 sq ft

5.0 · 7 Airbnb reviews · Guest favorite

Cozy Cove is a ground-floor one-bedroom, two-full-bath condo in the peaceful Crystal Cove community inside the gated Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach. It’s a lovely fit for couples, solo travelers, or a family of four.

The standout is the private screened-in porch with comfortable seating and an outdoor TV, looking out over lush tropical landscaping. From here, the beach, resort pools, the Village of Baytowne Wharf and Grand Boulevard are all close by.

  • Private screened porchPlenty of seating plus an outdoor TV — bug-free fresh air year-round.
  • Inside gated SandestinGolf, tennis & pickleball, trails, lakes, Baytowne Wharf and beach access.
  • Resort pools nearbyIncluding the heated Phil Hummel Aquatic Center.
  • Ground floor, no stairsMain-level entry and one assigned parking spot right in front.
  • Two renovated full bathsA bathroom for everyone, plus an in-unit washer and dryer.
  • Beach gear included4 beach chairs and 1 umbrella.
Bedrooms, amenities & house rules

Where you’ll sleep

  • Bedroom — King bed, walk-in closet and en suite tiled shower
  • Living room — Queen sleeper sofa and twin sleeper sofa
  • Bathrooms — Two newly renovated full bathrooms

Kitchen & dining

  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave
  • Electric stove & stainless steel oven
  • Drip coffee maker & Keurig
  • Toaster & blender
  • Pots, pans, dishes, silverware, wine glasses, baking sheet
  • Dining table

Outdoors & resort

  • Private screened porch with outdoor TV & seating
  • Beach access (via Sandestin)
  • Resort pools
  • Golf cart
  • Beach essentials: 4 chairs + 1 umbrella

Bedroom & laundry

  • Bed linens, extra pillows & blankets
  • Walk-in closet & dresser, hangers, iron
  • In-unit washer & dryer

Bathrooms

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo, conditioner, body soap
  • Hot water
  • Cleaning products

Comfort

  • Air conditioning & central heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Wi-Fi
  • TV
  • Board games

Arrival & parking

  • Self check-in with keypad
  • Private entrance
  • Ground-floor access, no steps
  • One assigned parking spot
  • Long-term stays allowed

Safety

  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher & first aid kit
  • Exterior security cameras on property

House rules

  • Check-in after 4:00 PM · check-out by 10:00 AM · self check-in with keypad
  • Minimum age to rent is 25, and the renter must be present the entire stay; ID may be requested
  • No events or parties · no smoking or vaping
  • Per HOA: no grilling, no pets and no e-bikes
  • Quiet hours 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM
  • Please don’t leave personal items (coolers, towels, shoes, beach gear) outside the condo
  • Please follow all Sandestin resort rules
Nightly ratesVary by season & length of stay
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Also listed on Airbnb and VRBO

Why book direct

Same homes, same hosts — just simpler.

  • No platform service feesBook with us and skip the extra guest service fee that booking sites add.
  • Talk to the ownersQuestions about the home, dates or the area go straight to us — no middleman.
  • Flexible, personal helpSpecial occasion, longer stay or odd dates? Tell us and we’ll do what we can.
  • The same 5-star stayThe same homes and care our Airbnb guests rate 5.0.
Guest reviews

What our guests say

5.0Off the Clock · 15 Airbnb reviews
5.0Cozy Cove · 7 Airbnb reviews

Verified guest reviews from Airbnb, shown with first name and month as they appear there.

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Let’s plan your stay

Tell us your dates and who’s coming. We’ll check availability and reply with your quote — usually by email, straight from the owners.

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No payment is taken now. We’ll reply by email to confirm availability and send your quote.

The area

Sugar-white sand, emerald water

Florida’s Emerald Coast is known for its fine white quartz sand and clear green-blue Gulf water. Here’s what’s around each home.

Boardwalk to the beach at Crystal Beach, Destin
Near Off the Clock

Destin & Crystal Beach

Crystal Beach is a quiet, residential beach neighborhood in Destin. The Crystal Beach Trail public beach access is roughly a 3–5 minute walk from Off the Clock.

  • Destin Commons for shopping, dining and entertainment
  • HarborWalk Village and Destin Harbor for waterfront dining and charter fishing
  • Henderson Beach State Park’s protected dunes and beach

Local favorites

The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin
Near Cozy Cove

Sandestin & Miramar Beach

Cozy Cove is in the Crystal Cove community inside the gated Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, with resort beach access, pools, golf, tennis and pickleball, trails and lakes.

  • The Village of Baytowne Wharf — shops, restaurants, the marina and events through the year
  • Grand Boulevard — Publix, boutiques and more dining
  • Resort pools, including the heated Phil Hummel Aquatic Center, and Sandestin’s free resort tram

Local favorites

Always check the beach flag warning system before swimming in the Gulf.

FAQ

Good to know

How do I book direct?

Send a booking request using the form above with your home, dates and group size, or email bookings@emeraldpanhandle.com. We’ll confirm availability and reply with your quote. Online booking with a live calendar is coming soon.

Do I pay when I send a request?

No. Sending a request doesn’t charge anything or commit you to a booking — we’ll confirm your dates and the details by email first.

What are check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is after 4:00 PM and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Both homes have keypad self check-in, and arrival details are sent before your stay.

Is there a minimum age to rent?

Yes — the primary renter must be at least 25 and stay at the home for the whole trip. ID may be requested.

Are pets or parties allowed?

Sorry, neither home allows pets, parties or events, and both observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.

Can I still book on Airbnb or VRBO?

Of course. Both homes are listed on Airbnb and VRBO — links are in the booking section above. Booking direct simply lets you deal with us personally.

Something else? Email bookings@emeraldpanhandle.com.

Two blue beach chairs under an umbrella on the white sand

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