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El Matador 418 by Alicia Hollis Rentals

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A heated pool
On the beach
On the beach
TV, DVD player
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6106 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Fort Walton Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Fort Walton Beach

With a stay at this condo in Fort Walton Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Destin Harbor Boardwalk and Fort Walton Beaches. .This beach condo is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Destin Beaches and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Santa Rosa Sound.
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What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 8 min walk
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 5 min drive
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 5 min drive
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 5 min drive
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

El Matador 418 by Alicia Hollis Rentals

THIS CONDO HAS A SATURDAY TO SATURDAY REQUIREMENT DURING PEAK SEASON!

Free Activities are Included with your stay a FREE $300 Day Value! As a Thank You for staying with us, you will receive complimentary admissions to popular activities and attractions, Everyday of your stay. Check Out -> /fun/ajh/. Only Valid for Short Term Rentals. Not available for Per Diem Stays, Guest of Owner Stays.

1 Free admission everyday to -> Shalimar Golf Course - Round of Golf, Big Kahuna’s Water Park - General Admission, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - General Admission, Wild Willy’s Grand Prix The Gator: Adult Admission, Sea Blaster - Beach or Sunset Dolphin Cruise,
Sea Blaster - Snorkel Admission, Cruisin Tiki’s - Evening Sunset Cruise.

Looking for Paradise? Here it is at the El Matador! Has to be the most sought of family vacation resort on the Emerald Coast. A secluded condominium nestled between the beautiful white sand dunes and the sparkling Emerald Waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
El Matador is truly a beach resort. Just two miles down Santa Rosa Blvd at the end of the Island you will find us – secluded but still just a few minutes to all the amenities that Destin and Fort Walton Beach have to offer. Just six miles down Hwy. 98 you can enjoy Destin – “ The Worlds Luckiest Fishing Village” – charter a private trip or take the kids out on a group boat and catch dinner. While in Destin enjoy fine restaurants, shopping, and golfing on some of the best golf courses in the Panhandle of Florida. Hard to believe that you might need a day off from the beach but if you do take the family to Big Kahunas Water Park in the center of old Destin. Much more than just a water park… it’s a day of fun!
Back at the El Matador enjoy the large grass areas between our buildings just right for family fun and games. With two pools, his and her whirlpool, and saunas just right for your tired muscles after a game of tennis on one of our courts, or in our fitness center. We are located at the end of Okaloosa Island a small barrier Island between Fort Walton Beach and Destin. This gated community with thirteen miles of undeveloped beaches to the west is sure to have you longing to return.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Chris, Sher, Austin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boating on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 1140 sq ft (106 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

El Matador 418 Ground Floor Pool Front Beach Front Condo Condo
1602-60883

El Matador 418 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 66 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R., Evansville

Liked: Cleanliness
Vaca
Enjoyed are stay, would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
El Matador
Property was beautiful. Condo was excellent and the view was amazing. We loved the easy access of the ground floor and closeness of the ocean. Overall rating A+++
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost perfect!
The location of this condo is phenomenal! It is steps from the beach and steps from the pool. We were always able to find a parking spot pretty close to the room too. No need for elevators or stairs. The kids loved having the green space right outside the patio. The complex butts up right against the air force base so you’re not allowed to use any of the beach to the right of the complex. However, because there’s no one on the stretch of beach it made a great background for pictures. The condo and grounds were VERY clean. I was worried that being an older complex it may have issues and it is very dated but everything worked well and was very clean. The beds were very comfortable. My 4 year old slept on the pull out and I don’t know that it was super comfortable, but my 9 & 7 year olds had no complaint about the twin beds. My husband and I both thought the king was great. The kitchen was lacking some utensils I would’ve liked but overall fine. My only complaint would really be that I reached out to the property manager prior to our stay asking some questions and no one ever responded. We’ve only ever stayed on the east coast and I have to admit, the water and sand are way prettier here. We have double red flag rip tide warnings all week so that sucked some of the fun out. But my kids really enjoyed driving over to the bay side where the water was calm and also beautiful. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Happy with location and room setups Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
The condo was very clean and well furnished. They were build in the 70’s, so there is a little “vintage” vibe going on, but you can’t beat the location! We were just steps from the ocean, and with paddle boards to carry , it was great ! We had some plumbing problems in the kitchen, and they were on it within the hour. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Hannah W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous View
Location and view were absolutely stunning. I was very disappointed with the cleanliness of the room. Under the beds, couch and dishwasher were gross.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Jena R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location and access to the beach and pool
Our condo wasn't very clean and we found several large palmetto bugs(roaches) in our condo. Yuck
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020