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Paradise found - close to everything and endless beautiful beach access

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a tall water feature.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee maker, and a wicker chair. There is a small table with a lamp and a striped sofa.
A beach with a wooden fence, beach umbrellas, and a no glass fires containers sign.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A living room with a striped sofa, a glass coffee table, a television, and a plant.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Space

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FT Walton beach, FL
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Walton Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa Sound
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fort Walton Beach

With a stay at this condo in Fort Walton Beach (Okaloosa Island), you'll be steps from Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. .This condo is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Destin Beaches and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk.
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What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fort Walton Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Rosa Sound - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gi Jade - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Beachview - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬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.

Paradise found - close to everything and endless beautiful beach access

Beautifully decorated in a beachy decor. wall added for privacy to separate living room from the bedroom. Ground floor unit only steps from the pool (heated in the winter) Comfortable and cozy. Aproximately 13 miles of beautiful undeveloped beach next to the complex. We are the last condos on Santa Rosa Blvd. Security gate entrance, 2 pools, tennis courts, hot tub and workout room (all located a few steps from the the unit) Snow birds have plenty to keep them busy with Monday night at the movies, weekly bridge, bingo, and aerobics three times a week. The complex also has a banquet room for your special event. Located only two mile from the conference center and the Gulfarium. Beautifully styled with a Spanish look. Large grounds with plenty on palm trees for your evening walk.

Keywords: Studio Condo
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private patio.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a hot tub and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Paradise Found Everything Endless Beautiful Beach Access Condo

Paradise Found Everything Endless Beautiful Beach Access

Paradise Found Everything Endless Beautiful Beach Access Condo

Paradise Found Everything Endless Beautiful Beach Access Condo

Paradise Found Everything Endless Beautiful Beach Access

Paradise found - close to everything and endless beautiful beach access Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cherie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, very clean

I definitely would stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay. Everything we needed and location was perfect. Would love to stay here again in the future. Excellent value.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you can need!

Loved my stay! Had everything I needed and was very clean and close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hope N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect small getaway

Love the location, perfect for our family of four. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was great

Small, but great little spot. Complex is very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Condo was small, but perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl trip

We had an amazing time the property was beautiful and clean. And she kindly came a d let us in when we got locked out
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice complex..unit is older but updated very nicely!! Couldnt ask for more!! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good budget friendly option

The place was just as pictured/described. Pool was nice and short walk to the beach. The bed was not comfortable and the air conditioner was loud but everything else was fine, still good for the price! I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Manfred E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Experience

Condo is perfect for 2 people. It was clean, short distance to the pool and beach. We would be glad to come to this condo again in the future.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Misty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and great service

Had extras to play tennis and items to enjoy beach. Great check in and communication. Thank you for chairs and boards to take to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adult vacation

The condo was better than the pictures described. Property owner was east to communicate with and responded to my questions promptly. Property was very nice and kept up with. Easy access to the beach and short drive to anything we wanted to do. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The unit is small, but comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than expected

I can't wait to come back and say again! My favorite hands down.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place

We enjoyed our stay. The condo was very clean and all appliances worked. The resort itself is older but it is very well kept. The pools were very clean and the water was perfect. The owner is very responsive to question. The Beach is about 300 yards away from the condo and beautiful. Only thing that could be changed is the bed its a full size and really needs updated to a queen. The Price for our stay was very fair for the region. Would definitely recommend the condo for couples.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

Condo had everything we needed

We were set right down to beach chairs and tennis rackets, convenient location and all the details we needed for a worry free stay. The gate keepers @ Em Matador were very friendly and the neighbors was quite nice as well. It wasn’t 5 stars but neither was the rental cost, for the price you just couldn’t beat it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice & cozy

Place was in a great location, close to the beach and next to the pool. Condo was clean and the bed was comfy. Shower could definitely use some more water pressure though. It also didn’t seem to have much of a hot water reserve either. Definitely would come back for another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super nice resort and private. Condo was small for the four of us but we made it work! Pull out couch was a bit uncomfortable but we bought a topper and left it for future travelers! All in all we had a great time. Pool right outside the door and 4 minute walk to the beach. We will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eight in the beach

The property is on the first floor right by the pool and beach. Most of the furniture has been updated which the pictures don’t show. Checkin is easy and property owner was a pleasure to work with. No issues just a great time overall.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tonya W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous condo!

First time being in a condo in Florida and it did not disappoint! The complex was safe and easy access to the beach. The condo itself was awesome with everything we needed (linens, towels, movies, beach gear). Check in was a breeze!! The only thing I would recommend would be a map/layout sheet of the complex in the condo. Other than that? The owners were great, all was clean, and we will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a getaway!!

The liating was very accurate. The beach is a short walk across the parking lot. We also loaded up our stuff and parked closer to the beach to shorten our walk. We have a beach cart and it was easier to use the ramp then the ataira. LOL. The place was cute and clean. We had everything we needed and there were several restaurants close by to choose from when we did want to eat out. Thank you for everything!! I've already recommended this place to someone else.
First nights sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Desiree M.

Just what I needed!

Jan's condo was just what I needed. The condo was safe and secure. I had all the supplies to cook. The condo was clean and comfy. Jan was very easy to work with. There were chairs and beach toys available for use. I loved my stay here and I am looking forward to staying again. It is not the Ritz but the price wasn't either. Thanks Jan!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

The overview

Good room for a good price! Little miscommunication on check in procedure but was settled before check in time. Had one huge cockroach in bathroom but no other problems flushed it down toilet hood to go! Definitely worth the price overall and location is within a few minute walk of the beach not to far from Destin either I would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a couple but suitable for a family

El Matador is heaven on earth. I stay here every 4th of July!!!! This is my 2nd year at Patricia and Jan's condo and I'm as happy this year as I was last year. She has done was upgrades at the condo and it looks great. Step out the back door to a LARGE pool, tennis courts, and grills, or out the front door to the sauna and hot tub. Beach chair service is available to purchased. We rent a boat every year and go up the Chotawatchee bay past The El Matador to several little private islands. It truly is heaven on Earth. I'm ready to book next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect

The condo is perfect for couples. Location, location location. The private beach is AMAZING!!! We rented a pontoon boat from Marine Adventures which is literally .5 mile from the condo. We spent an entire day on a private beach!!!! Less than 10 minutes from Destin HarborWalk Village!!! Less than 5 minutes from Gulfarium!!!! 15 minutes from Pelican Adventures. Two great restaurants within 2 minutes Fubar and AJ'S. Patricia is an amazing host. Responds immediately and provides the cutest little place for her guest. We will definitely return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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