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El Matador 168 by Alicia Hollis Rentals SNOWBIRD READY

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A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach
Interior
TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 696 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • 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

When you stay at this condo in Fort Walton Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Okaloosa Island Beach and Destin Harbor Boardwalk. .This condo is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Destin Beaches and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.
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What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 8 min walk
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 5 min drive
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 5 min drive
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive
  • Emerald Coast Science Center - 10 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 168 by Alicia Hollis Rentals SNOWBIRD READY

Free Beach Service (a $39 per day value) and Free Activities are Included with your stay - a Free $300 Per 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 balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a water park, a spa tub, and a sauna.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Chris, Sher, Austin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

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

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

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

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 1038 sq ft (96 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 indicated 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

1602-60764

El Matador 168 by Alicia Hollis Rentals SNOWBIRD READY Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach and setting
We were very happy we chose this unit at El Matador. The master bath was roomy, the beds were comfortable and the view from the balcony was nice. The walk to the beach from this building (1) wasn't bad. We walked about 2.5 miles down the beach to the pier one day. Nice area for a family vacation or quiet getaway as a couple.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful
For an older building, we were impressed. The kitchen had everything you needed to cook with. Very well stocked. The living room furniture was updated from pics shown. The building was quiet. Right on the beach. I do agree with other reviewers that the very larger TV armoire should be removed and just a larger tv mounted to the wall would open up the room so much! We had a lovely stay and will totally recommend this place to our friends and family as well as book again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic find!
I almost don't want to say how happy I was with our stay so I can keep it for myself. This is definitely an older building, but has been updated. The property has fantastic views of the water. Very clean!!! Close proximity to laundry if needed. Realtor very responsive and helpful. We will be using this property again when we visit the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love this condo
We have been coming here since 2012. We love it here, it’s family friendly and safe. We have stayed at several of the buildings and we always have a rear stay at any of them. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness
168 was Great!
We had a great stay. This is our 3rd stay at El Matador, first time in 168. Condo was very nice and had everything we needed, to sleep, cook, eat, relax, and have fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
We rented this need it for a long weekend and we’re not disappointed. Unit was clean and comfortable when we came in plenty of room to relax when we were at the pool or the beach. Great location to see Sea turtles. Property itself was well-maintained pools were very clean and attended to daily.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Carol H.

Nice
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great area to stay.
After what could've been a huge mishap (broken air conditioner) was turned into a great week by the property management team. They constantly kept us updated on the status, ultimately we stayed in the condo they moved us to. I can't say enough good things about them! We did visit 168. It was clean, well stocked and had a wonderful view. We are already planning on coming back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Johnny I.

Air issues
Ac didn't work all week couldn't sleep due to sweating. I feel like we should get money back from owners since we paid good money for the stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The air conditioning wasn’t allowed to go below 73* That at times was a little uncomfortable.
A little pricey.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
El Matador #168
Condo was clean and well stocked especially the kitchen. Had nice ocean view. Beach was very nice with great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Deanna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely area
Loved the location. It was busy but never felt crowded. We didn’t know there was a different code for the sauna and whirlpool until the last couple days. We asked the guard shack. Nice having 2 pools. They smaller one was hardly crowded at all. Having beach service for the week was nice because who wants to pack chairs and an umbrella! Communication could’ve been better re: maintenance and AC tech needing in and out of the property while visiting. We had multiple unexpected visits, things happen and we made the best of it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yanci S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family spot
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the condo. It was a great location next to the beach, provided 2 pools and a workout room for me which was excellent because I don’t like to miss a whole week of my workout program. The only thing that was a bummer was that I couldn’t figure out how to get into the sauna/whirlpool and there was really no guidance on where to go if you had questions. I did not try to reach out on the app because it wasn’t a hoof deal just a bummer that we couldn’t walk in and relax with my girls. I already plan on finding a bigger place next summer in that area to bring my extended family! If there wasn’t so many of us we would go ahead and book this condo for sure. Thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place.
Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family oriented place to stay!! Would definitely stay at this property again!!
Rental of the property was made very easy via VRBO and the great communication with Alicia Hollis Realty!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
It was so nice to be at the end of the beach where you could spread out away from other people. The condo was very nice and clean. It did not have a washer/dryer in the unit, but there was one a couple doors down near the elevators. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN f., BEDFORD

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely amazing
We absolutely loved spending our family vacation at the El Matador. We was in unit 168 and had the best view. The condo was clean, very family oriented and safe for our children. We will definitely be spending more years to come at the El Matador for our vacations. It was very quit and people didn't disrespect anyone or anything on the property. I would consider buying a condo there so me and my husband can retire when that time comes.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fort Walton is great!!
Very nice condo, very easy access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Roswell, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Family Getaway
5 stars across the board! We had everything we needed and more, including a sea view from our unit. The unit was beautifully appointed and very clean. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

WORKING VACATION
end of strip away from all the tourist mess. quiet and peaceful, but close enough to drive to the local fun
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019