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El Matador 428 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!

Beachfront condo near Fort Walton Beaches

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A balcony with a glass table and chairs overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.
A beach view with palm trees, a sandy beach, and the ocean.
A sunlit room with wicker furniture, a large window, and a chandelier.
A pool area with a view of the beach and ocean, surrounded by palm trees and a white fence.
A spa bathroom with a hot tub, marble walls, and a glass-enclosed shower area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61038 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
  • ‪Gi Jade - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Beachview - ‬7 min walk

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 428 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!

This beautifully furnished unit has updated bathrooms and a partially updated kitchen. The kitchen is fully furnished with everything you need to enjoy a great meal. There are 3 flat screen televisions in this unit. Walk onto your balcony from either the living room or luxurious bedroom for breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico. Your classy unit is just steps away from the beautiful white sand beach.

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: 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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Meeting rooms

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
  • 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: 1,038 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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.

Property is also known as

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2BR / 2BA Gulf Front With Beautiful Views of the Gulf Pool

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Matador 428 - 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 428 - 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 428 - 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 428 - 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 428 - 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 428 - 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 428 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does El Matador 428 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does El Matador 428 - 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 428 - 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 428 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Great stay at our favorite place in Florida
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

Loved unit and proximity to beach! Loved both rooms had king beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
We did not stay. The property was advertised as a "10 Exceptional", but was not. El Matador management was very good to work with. They got us a full refund.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The views

The place was great. Felt very spacious for a 2 bedroom. The kitchen is stock with everything you could need and the views from the unit were perfect! No complaints. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

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