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El Matador 435 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!

Beachfront condo near Fort Walton Beaches

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An aerial view of a coastal resort with beachfront properties, a marina, and a clear view of the ocean.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a dishwasher.
A hotel with multiple buildings, parking lots, and a beach view.
A beach view with palm trees, a pool, and a clear sky.
A balcony with blue chairs overlooking a pool and beach.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4935 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fort Walton Beach

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Okaloosa Island condo, you'll find Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Also, Santa Rosa Sound is within half a mile (1 km) and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center is within 3 miles (5 km).
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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
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gi Jade - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Beachview - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬10 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 435 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!

Beach Service included with unit!! Beautiful unit overlooking the large pool area and the Gulf of Mexico! This one bedroom unit is located on the third floor of building four. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and everything you need to prepare a great meal when you don't feel like eating out. The bar area opens up to an expansive dining / living room area that overlooks the pool and Gulf. The sofa opens to a sofa bed that will accommodate 2 comfortably. Wake up each morning in your king size bed that overlooks the Gulf. The full size bathroom has a walk-in shower with a bench for sitting. This unit books quickly so make your reservations today to secure your time to relax in your unit while listening to the waves and watching the dolphins frolic in the surf!

El Matador Condominiums are located next to 17 miles of uninhabited beach. To make your Florida vacation unforgettable, our beach resort offers an array of amenities which includes two pools (one is heated seasonally), tennis/pickle ball and basketball courts, a fitness center, whirlpools, saunas, meeting rooms and more! Resting on over 12 acres, El Matador is beautifully landscaped and meticulously attended featuring lush palm trees and manicured lawn. The resort is accented by surrounding sugar-white sand, the sparkling surf, and is convenient to many unique shopping establishments fine restaurants and a variety of water sports.
Age Requirement: NO reservations will be accepted for singles under the age of 25 unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A parent or legal guardian shall be allowed to supervise no more than 3 individuals under the age of 25. Parent or legal guardian MUST occupy the same room as those they are supervising. Any reservations made under false pretenses will forfeit all prepaid rents and deposits and will be required to vacate the unit.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 935 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

  • No pets 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is El Matador 435 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! to the airport?

This condo is 11.6 mi (20-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does El Matador 435 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is El Matador 435 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! to the beach?

This condo is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Matador 435 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at El Matador 435 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at El Matador 435 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at El Matador 435 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does El Matador 435 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does El Matador 435 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is El Matador 435 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! to downtown Fort Walton Beach?

This condo is 1.6 mi away from Fort Walton Beach.

El Matador 435 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice condo for two people. Very clean. And cozy. Beach was wonderful ( given the fact that Tropical Storm Bertha hit us ). But it was still a great stay. The surrounding area was a bit sketchy with all the construction. But the restaurants at the Pier were good.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location and views!

Loved, loved, loved the condo location and views. Condo was comfortable except after walking around barefoot for a couple hours, our feet were black. I mean turned a wash rag black, not just a little dirt. We were already unpacked so we didn’t want someone coming in and cleaning but we should have let them. We had to wear shoes the whole time even in the bathroom where the bath mat turned black when wiping up water from the shower. Also, wish there was a keurig coffee maker so we could have used the kcups we brought. We will definitely go back to this resort and/or location. Just disappointing we were charged a substantial cleaning fee and cleaners are obviously not mopping floors. And there was a request for a tip for the cleaners. We passed on that!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

On the Beach and Overlooking the Pool

The ideal vacation getaway! El Matador is the last condo unit before reaching the protected dunes on Okaloosa Island. That meant pristine beaches west of our condo and far less beach goers than on the other end of the island. 435 was on the third floor, high enough to see the beach and ocean over the dunes. The condo was perfect as well. The kitchen had all the necessary appliances, bowls, plates and utensils. (The only two items missing were a cutting board and paper towels.) The floor was well swept but not mopped. We got dirty feet and soiled socks but I reported that to the management. The mattress was extremely plush and restful. We're used to a firm mattress but adjusted to it. The furniture in the living room was quite comfortable too. Location-wise, it was perfect for a beach vacation. The property overall was very clean and security was pleasant and professional. If we had neighbors, we never heard them! Being at the end of the built-up portion of the island meant that there was nothing within walking distance. That was fine for us but something potential guests should know. The closest market was a Tom Thumb gas station (without gas pumps), a mile away. For dining, here's a tip. Stewby's is on the other end of Santa Rosa Blvd and is the best. Call in your order and pick it up to-go. Otherwise, you'll be covered in sweat after waiting in line outside! We never go to the same place twice for a vacation. I guess we'll be breaking that rule. Going back soon!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

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