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El Matador 431 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day

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Property grounds
Spa
Smart TV, DVD player
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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 family-friendly 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 431 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day

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. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Be sure to enjoy 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: Free WiFi

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • 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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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

1602-60879
Spectacular View OF THE Gulf OF Mexico Condo
Spectacular View OF THE Gulf OF Mexico Fort Walton Beach
Spectacular View OF THE Gulf OF Mexico Condo Fort Walton Beach

El Matador 431 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jenna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
the location and value are great, it was clean and the people at the complex were very helpful. The condo unit could use some updates it's a little on the tired side.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

C

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was wonderful, first of all. We love El Mat. And Hollis was easy and fair! To give a detailed, current account of condo, I would have to say the reasons we gave a 4 and not a 5 are:No bugs.CleanAwesome viewsEverything basic you needed in kitchen aside from no pots big enough to steam crab, and not enough ice cube tray/no ice maker. ICE MACHONE IS ON SITE. Outdated oven just in the sense that it was a coiled electric. No biggie. Suficient, and it cooks. Cabinets cute colors, but could use some update. As an owner, I certainly would rent it as is with the exception of:Neither shower head properly worked. Daughter had to shower in ours. Hands down. Ugh.Sliding doors are very difficult to move. Couldn't really use bedroom one due to this.Lastly, if you do not rent thru El Mat. You have to leave license at the front gate for a key to sauna/hottub and return for your license each time. Bummer. Most importantly, the bed is very uncomfortable in the master. Husband tried couch. Even worse. He chose the futon. So, as an owner, I would certainly want to know these very basic things that would make this 5 stars for us and above. We love this place and had an overall fantastic time. Spent more time outside anyway! Just bring a topper!
Glimpse from balcony
Crystal clear
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025