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El Matador 425 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day

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On the beach
Dining
A heated pool
TV, DVD player
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4935 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Place, Fort Walton Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa Sound
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach (Okaloosa Island), this condo is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. .This condo is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Destin Beaches and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk.
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What's nearby

  • Fort Walton Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Rosa Sound - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬8 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 425 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day

FREE BEACH SERVICE INCLUDED!

Enjoy Free Activities with your stay — a $300+ per day value! As our way of saying thank you, you’ll receive complimentary daily admissions to popular local attractions. (Valid for short-term rentals only. Not available for per diem or guest-of-owner stays.)

Each day, you will receive a ticket to each of the following:

- Shalimar Golf Course
- Big Kahuna’s Water Park
- Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
- Wild Willy’s Grand Prix
- Sea Blaster (Dolphin Cruise (Beach or Sunset))
- Sea Blaster (Snorkeling Trip)
- Cruisin’ Tiki’s (Evening Sunset Cruise)

Looking for paradise? You’ve found it at El Matador—one of the most sought-after beach resorts on the Emerald Coast. This secluded condominium community is nestled between beautiful white sand dunes and the sparkling emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, offering the perfect setting for a relaxing and memorable beach getaway.

Located at the quiet end of Okaloosa Island, El Matador provides a peaceful, gated environment while still being just minutes from Fort Walton Beach and Destin. Just a short drive away, you can explore Destin—“The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”—where you’ll find deep-sea fishing charters, waterfront dining, shopping, and some of the best golf courses in the Florida Panhandle. For family fun, spend a day at Big Kahuna’s Water Park, a local favorite packed with attractions for all ages.

Back at the resort, enjoy a full range of amenities, including:
- Two swimming pools
- His-and-her whirlpools and saunas
- Tennis courts and fitness center
- Direct private beach access

With miles of pristine, sugar-white beaches just steps away and both relaxation and adventure within reach, El Matador is the perfect destination for your next coastal escape.
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 water park, a hot tub, and a sauna.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park

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: 935 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

1602-60880
Gulf Front One Bedroom, A Couple's Favorite! Condo
Gulf Front One Bedroom, A Couple's Favorite! Fort Walton Beach

El Matador 425 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 82 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie A.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

We absolutely loved it and will be back to stay again ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT STAY

Great stay at El Matador. Everything going and coming was awesome. Loved the location and the people there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Louis C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Memorial Day vacay

Great view from our room. Nice pool and a good location. Beach needs upkeep (seaweed, garbage). Friendly guests. Descent parking. We enjoyed it for sure. I would go there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Condo!

Stayed a week for a baseball tournament... nice property! Great beach location... close to grocery store, restaurants... about 30 min to Destin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Chandra W.

Nice but need a few things.

Over all it’s a nice place. We loved that we were the last unit on the beach! The unit was large and had all needed amenities It did however need a deep cleaning. You can tell the floors have just been wiped and not mopped. Also the stove knobs do not have markings. You can’t tell if it’s on high or warm.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

robin w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and beautiful ocean view

The location was amazing because it overlooks the ocean and the pool. Very clean and comfortable place with nice amenities. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

This place was amazing! Let me start with saying, the staff and people who work at Alicia J. Reality were the best! They called and checked on us and made sure our stay was great! The property was very clean and had such a welcoming feel. The kitchen was great, all the appliances one may need or want. The location of the property was one of my favorite things about this rental. Being the last hotel on this strip of the beach made for less crowds and LOTS AND LOTS of undeveloped beach to walk and explore. The balcony of the room is placed right above the larger pool so if you have older kids (we had 2 preteens) it is perfect to be able to keep an eye on them for their early morning starts. The view of the ocean, and palm trees from the balcony screams island vibes and made for perfect sunset pictures. El Matador has a very laid back, family oriented feel to it which is exactly what we were looking for. If that is your type of environment, you can not go wrong with this rental! I would definitely recommend checking this place out! It will be our go to from now on!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randall H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beauty and the Beach

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at the El Matador very much, the facilities were nice and clean, reasonably quiet and the beach and ocean were beautiful. Would definitely go there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittany F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little gem 🔹

I loved the community and the condo. We will be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed the week

Place was in a great location for Covid. At the end of the line so not as many people on the Beach . Only thing negative was the rugs in the condo need to be cleaned. But we enjoyed our stay and met nice people who own there.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

El Matador

We love this location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Great

Loved the location of building 4. Condo was large in size. Somewhat dated. Washer/dryer was outside of unit but not a problem. Loved how you weren't far from the beach or pool. Two issues were the bed needs to be fixed in that we had to put pillows and towel to keep headboard from banging on wall and the electronic entry is definitely an issue that needs to be fixed. Definitely don't be caught without your key. Kinda of issue for us since only gave one key. We had to call for a second one due to my husband working and Ic ouldn't get in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020