Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Okaloosa Island condo, you'll find Okaloosa Island Beach and Santa Rosa Sound. Also, Fort Walton Beaches is within half a mile (1 km) and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center is within 3 miles (5 km).
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
Okaloosa Island Pier - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
Emerald Coast Science Center - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles
Getting around
Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - 10 min drive
Whataburger - 8 min drive
Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - 10 min drive
Slim Chickens - 8 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 530 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!
This great unit has been recently renovated with new carpet, dining and living room furniture! The kitchen is fully furnished with everything you need to enjoy a great meal on your balcony while watching the boats go up and down the Intracoastal waterway. Windows facing west in this end unit provides a spectacular view of the beach and sunset! Enjoy the balcony views of the inter-coastal waterway. Access to pool and all of our amenities are at the bottom of the stairs.
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.
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: 1,134 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
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.
Property is also known as
29274
Frequently asked questions
How close is El Matador 530 - 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 530 - 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 530 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! to the beach?
This condo is a short 8-minute walk from Okaloosa Island Beach and 6-minute walk from Fort Walton Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does El Matador 530 - 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 530 - 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 530 - 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 530 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!?
Free parking is not available at this condo.
Does El Matador 530 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! have a pool?
Yes, there's a heated pool.
Does El Matador 530 - 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 530 - 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.
Reviews
El Matador 530 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Andrew D.
Apr 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Getaway!
Great family get away with access to pool and beach.
Andrew D.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Amy S.
Aug 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Short getaway
It was a decent property with nice amenities. Pools were clean, easy to access. No issues with other tenants.
Pros:
*end of strip so very easy to access beach & walk to uninhabited shoreline
*Nice pools with restrooms nearby
*Big private balcony
*Very easy check in/out
* Attendant at entrance to parking lot for safety
*Short commute to Destin
Cons:
*Carpet was pretty worn
*Dishwasher left dishes greasy
*Wicker dining chair was broken & sharp even with seat pad
*Laundry is not in unit & you need $3 per load in quarters
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Amy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Angie L.
Apr 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break
Great place to stay but needs more. Didn’t even have a cookie sheet to bake on. Needs to have an air fryer as well. It’s the little things like that that make the place great. Also, no beach chairs. The other unit we rented last year had their balcony closet unlocked with beach chairs.
Angie L.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joshua S.
Aug 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
We stayed here to visit with family and to attend a memorial for my father. It was the perfect location for family. It wasn't too far from the beach but it was quiet and right next to the pool, basketball court, and tennis courts. Wonderful place
Joshua S.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carrie K.
Jul 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Lori's condo El Matador
We had a great stay at El Matador this past week. The pools are nice and the beach location at the end of fort Walton Beach is perfect. There's not a lot of traffic once you get on to oskaloosa Island which helps with eating out and access to groceries etc. We would definitely stay at El Matador again. Everything was clean and as advertised. The check-in process was super easy. We enjoyed the pools and the beach.
Carrie K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michelle F.
Jul 14, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Everything was great except communication with property after checking in. Something was broken in unit and I emailed to report it with no response....so far. We will see what happens.