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El Matador 450 by Alicia Hollis Rentals

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Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
A heated pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
  • 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 450 by Alicia Hollis Rentals

Free Activities are Included with your stay! 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.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, 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

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
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea 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

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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

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

1602-60870

El Matador 450 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jan D.

Overall ok
The condo was ok. Dishes had dried food on them, and if you want to cook, you literally need to bring everything. I'm used to rentals that at least basic condiments like salt and pepper. This one had nothing. Also, only one roll of toilet paper for each bathroom. We had to share on the ladt night. Mattress in madter very uncomfortable, but location of condo was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place to stay
Everything was fine. Jess needs to update.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice view but outdated
The condo wasn’t the best. It’s outdated and the back slider and front door are very difficult to open and close. I wouldn’t rent this unit again knowing there are plenty of other updated units in the complex for the same price or less. Also, if I could do it over, I would rent straight from the matador website or the Holis website.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Super great location! Loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Shirley B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mold
We were all congested. Thought it was an allergy but discovered mold in the bathroom. Very disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernes Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Great place to stay, a lots of fun stuff to do with kids. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Loved the location and the the condo. Great pool and everyone I had contact with was super nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful view
Beach was not crowded
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

jennifer w.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Loved the location.
was very disappointed in the cleanliness when we checked in.. Crumbs still on counter, hair still in bathroom and stuff still all over the floor. Took me an hour to clean before bringing stuff in. Sweeper in unit was horriblw
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Mary P.

Vacation
Room dacore was tacky and very outdated. Overall it was a good stay it just needed some updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Paradise!
The location couldn’t have been better. The condo itself was great. Overall I was very pleased. My expectations were exceeded. I’m already looking into booking again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019