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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool
Sport court
TV, books
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4935 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fort Walton Beach

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the 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

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Emerald Coast Science Center - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬10 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 554 - Fifth floor unit

This fifth floor, 1 bedroom unit is just what you're looking for! This unit has great access to all of our amenities. Relax on your couch or in your bedroom and enjoy watching television from your flat screen TV. Enjoy the view of the calm Bay waters on your large, spacious balcony. A fully equipped kitchen is at your fingertips with plenty of lighting. See this beauty for yourself!

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.

Property manager

Vacation Planner

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free 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

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling 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
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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

29279

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Matador 554 - Fifth floor unit 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 554 - Fifth floor unit have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is El Matador 554 - Fifth floor unit to the beach?

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

Does El Matador 554 - Fifth floor unit offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at El Matador 554 - Fifth floor unit?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at El Matador 554 - Fifth floor unit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at El Matador 554 - Fifth floor unit?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does El Matador 554 - Fifth floor unit have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does El Matador 554 - Fifth floor unit have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is El Matador 554 - Fifth floor unit to downtown Fort Walton Beach?

This condo is 1.6 mi away from Fort Walton Beach.

El Matador 554 - Fifth floor unit Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gordon L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Roomy and updated

Nice layout, clean, comfortable, updated unit. Resort is dated, but beach access and pool were very nice. Access road is busy due to road and bridge construction. Office staff and security gate gentleman were very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful week

Condo was exactly as pictured. Very clean. Close to pool and beach. Very nice property. Check in was easy. Will definitely stay again if in the area. Enjoyed our week immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Condo - Perfect Beach Getaway - very roomy

Loved this condo! The decorations were so classy and beautiful. Perfect Beach Condo with lots of room in the living room, kitchen and dining room The bathroom was roomy too. I have stayed on Okaloosa island about 20x and I try different places each time. This is my 10th time at El Matador, but this was my favorite condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

We loved staying in this location, it was very clean and comfortable, the views from the balcony were beautiful, we even saw dolphins and fireworks sitting out there! We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach getaway

The property was perfect for our stay it was decorated beautifully and the beds were so comfortable. Thank you for sharing your property with us. We would love to make it a yearly trip. The beach was beautiful and the condo was located right off the elevator
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

The location was fantastic, the property was clean and the condo was fabulous!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Place to Stay

This was a beautiful condo.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Honeymoon

Couldn't have found a better place
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L., Cincinnati, Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Beach Condo

The condo is exactly as pictured. It has everything needed for your stay. Comfortable furniture and bed. The bay side balcony was a great place to sit and watch the boats go by. The beach is spectacular. The pools are nice, as well as, the workout room. We had a wonderful weeklong stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda L., Selmer TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Amazing

This condo was PERFECT!! It had everything you need for a week stay. The view from the back patio you could see the bay. Out of the front deck, you could see the beach. Walking distance to the beach. Staff were extremely friendly & helpful. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Traveled alone

Such a beautiful view of the bay. Kitchen came equipped with everything I need to cook. I traveled alone so all the mirrors in the condo made it fun to dance around, take mirror pictures and such lol.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Was a great place to stay! Definitely would recommend this property
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation

Loved the Condo, the whole complex was clean, and the pool and access to the beach was convenient. Staff was very nice and we met a lot of fun families! We love the quiet of the rooms and the view from our balcony! Great vacation, great price! I highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

It was very relaxing, took my 92 year old grandmother with me had a little trouble getting a sand wheelchair, but she enjoyed it more than she thought she would.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

John V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

El Matador has spacious condos right on an amazing beach. Units are somewhat dated but priced well. Would love to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Carlyn E.

Relaxing and spacious condo

This is a nicely furnished 1 bedroom condo with a large bathroom. I couldn't give it 5 stars because most of the dishes and glasses were dirty when I checked in. I had to run everything thru the dishwasher after that, since i couldn't trust what was clean or not. The baking tray was so oily I just didn't use it. Otherwise - the view of the sound was the highlight of this stay. There is no view of the ocean from inside the condo. You can see the beach outside the front door and it is beautiful. I much preferred the view of the sound with boats and barges going by daily. It is very relaxing and soothing. Overall, a pleasant one month stay during the winter!
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Truly enjoyable.

Staff professional, friendly, accommodating. Condo was comfortable. Overall, stay was a winner. Thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017