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El Matador 361 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 8/2

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On the beach
TV, DVD player, stereo
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61035 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Fort Walton Beach

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Fort Walton Beach 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 - 0.4 miles
  • 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 - 11 min drive - 4.8 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 361 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 8/2

No children under 14 yrs

Free Beach Service (a $39 Per Day Value) and Free Activities are Included with your stay - a FREE $300 Day Value! As a Thank You for staying with us, you will receive complimentary admissions to popular activities and attractions, Everyday of your stay. Check Out -> Only Valid for Short Term Rentals. Not available for Per Diem Stays, Guest of Owner Stays.

1 Free admission everyday to -> Shalimar Golf Course - Round of Golf, Big Kahuna’s Water Park - General Admission, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - General Admission, Wild Willy’s Grand Prix The Gator: Adult Admission, Sea Blaster - Beach or Sunset Dolphin Cruise,
Sea Blaster - Snorkel Admission, Cruisin Tiki’s - Evening Sunset Cruise.

Looking for Paradise? Here it is at the El Matador! Has to be the most sought of family vacation resort on the Emerald Coast. A secluded condominium nestled between the beautiful white sand dunes and the sparkling Emerald Waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Fully equipped kitchen and 3 flat screen TV's, 2 DVD's. High speed internet with WIFI. New upgrades. Come and enjoy.

El Matador is truly a beach resort. Just two miles down Santa Rosa Blvd at the end of the Island you will find us – secluded but still just a few minutes to all the amenities that Destin and Fort Walton Beach have to offer. Just six miles down Hwy. 98 you can enjoy Destin – “ The Worlds Luckiest Fishing Village” – charter a private trip or take the kids out on a group boat and catch dinner. While in Destin enjoy fine restaurants, shopping, and golfing on some of the best golf courses in the Panhandle of Florida. Hard to believe that you might need a day off from the beach but if you do take the family to Big Kahunas Water Park in the center of old Destin. Much more than just a water park… it’s a day of fun!

Back at the El Matador enjoy the large grass areas between our buildings just right for family fun and games. With two pools, his and her whirlpool, and saunas just right for your tired muscles after a game of tennis on one of our courts, or in our fitness center. We are located at the end of Okaloosa Island a small barrier Island between Fort Walton Beach and Destin. This gated community with thirteen miles of undeveloped beaches to the west is sure to have you longing to return.

Property manager

Chris, Sher, Austin

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: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,035 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information prior to arrival; access will be through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

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
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 smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

1602-60861

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Matador 361 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Aug 2 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 361 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Aug 2 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is El Matador 361 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Aug 2 to the beach?

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

Does El Matador 361 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Aug 2 offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at El Matador 361 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Aug 2?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at El Matador 361 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Aug 2?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at El Matador 361 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Aug 2?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does El Matador 361 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Aug 2 have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does El Matador 361 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Aug 2 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is El Matador 361 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Aug 2 to downtown Fort Walton Beach?

This condo is 1.6 mi away from Fort Walton Beach.

El Matador 361 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 8/2 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great except the sofa bed. We bought a mattress topper and it was still terrible. Other than that great rental.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

Liked: Cleanliness

30th Anniversary at El Matador

Everything was wonderful. We will be staying again. This place was one of our favorites in the panhandle. Beach was great and and the close Beachview Restaurant was great we had no reason to leave the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeff W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Only positive is the view

Traveled 10hrs for this vacation, first time at this location, excited to get there and the condo was dirty. The spare bedroom smells musty like mold or just been sitting and not cleaned. The spare bathroom had poop stains still in the toilet and multiple pubic hairs on the toilet seat. Called management and they seemed eager to fix. A cleaner & Christine(property manager) came to the room, and the cleaner admitted out loud that the toilet was dirty and Christine told him to “ stop talking”. To add, the floors were dirty as my 12 mo old daughters legs and feet were black from crawling not even 45 minutes of being at the condo. The ceiling fans had 3 inch covered of dust and we had simply asked if this room had been cleaned at all because the shape it was in. This would’ve been a done and over with issue if Christine did not tell us “ you don’t have to stay here “ because we brought to their attention the dirty room. If paying a cleaning fee I would expect a clean area to stay. The condo just needs some serious TLC. Both bathrooms quarter round had black mold and having a baby on the ground just isn’t healthy nor safe. I expected to have some sort of customer service but seeing the way she treated her own employee we weren’t surprised. We got no apology or any sort of solution. It is convenient how they don’t have up close pictures of the bathrooms where the rust and mold on baseboards are horrible. Definitely need pics to show true state of condo Won’t be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

The only complaint I will say I have about this unit is the sofa bed. We had a 16 year old and a 11 year old and the 2nd bedroom had a queen bed which it shows in the pictures a queen bed but I was thinking the pull out bed in the sofa would be good for them to rotate sleeping in the bedroom. It was not. It was very thin and made of nothing but springs so we had to go buy a blow up mattress. Other than that we very much so enjoyed our stay and have already reserved the condo next to the one we stayed in for next year through the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi W., Knoxville

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean

Very clean and up to date. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nickki C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean just needs updating

We stayed in 361 at the El Matador. The place was clean. The view was incredible of the Gulf and the pool. It definitely needs some updating but it was exactly what was advertised. There was a leak of some kind from the bathroom which the maintenance and HOA are in the process of fixing. Everyone was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome View

Great location and awesome view from our condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible location

everything you need .very roomy unit . didnt have hot water for 24 hrs.lots and lots of decor on walls. if there was anymore u would think it was a retail store.somewhat cluttered. too much decor everywhere.Great unit ,great location and great price
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Darla T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving retreat

Love the apartment. Be aware that service for beach chairs do not extend into November
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

4/10 Poor

Artemio B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view but won't be back

Beds where very uncomfortable and the roach that visited me other patio wasn't pleasant and seen more at the pool and other areas
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Wanda M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great view, good location.

The condo needs updating and a deep thorough cleaning. Bedding needs to be replaced and needs new pillows. We liked El Matador but very disappointed in the unit we stayed in. The condo was not clean when we checked in after driving almost 600 miles and being very tired. I called the property manager and described the dirty floors, my husband wiped a spot on the kitchen floor and the paper towel was black with grime, dirty sliding glass doors with a child's handprints to the balcony, visible dust under the chairs, dirty bathroom floors. When we checked in my husband's first remark was that the unit didn't smell clean. The kitchen utensils had food stuck on them and the refrigerator was a mess. The realtor sent a lady named Theresa to clean the unit and within several hours she did a major cleaning. She was on her hands and knees scrubbing the bathroom floor when we left to go eat and spent the remainder of the evening waiting at my daughter's condo so Theresa would have time to clean before we could unpack. There was a remarkable difference in the smell and cleanliness when we returned to the condo about 10:00 pm. We also found a rusty razor blade under one of the patio chair cushions. The realtor discussed the issues with the owner. We hope to receive some type of compensation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Cody H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really enjoyed our stay.

Easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

This was an amazing vacation. I could see dolphins from the balcony!The location was great and the place was as described. Its on the end so its not around a lot of partying. I will for sure go back and stay in the same condo!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019