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El Matador 425 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 7-25

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Relax by the oceanfront pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Classic entryway with a dresser, side table, and mirror, offering a warm and inviting space.
Relax in this inviting living space with a comfortable sofa, dining table, and kitchen area.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee maker, and sink.
Walk along the boardwalk to a scenic beach area, where a covered pavilion offers shade and a sign advises footwear protection.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4935 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 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 425 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 7-25

Free Activities are Included with your stay! 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.

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

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

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

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 935 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 not indicated whether 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is El Matador 425 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 7-25 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 425 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 7-25 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is El Matador 425 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 7-25 to the beach?

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

Does El Matador 425 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 7-25 offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at El Matador 425 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 7-25?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at El Matador 425 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 7-25?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at El Matador 425 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 7-25?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does El Matador 425 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 7-25 have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does El Matador 425 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 7-25 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is El Matador 425 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 7-25 to downtown Fort Walton Beach?

This condo is 1.6 mi away from Fort Walton Beach.

El Matador 425 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 7-25 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 82 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

We absolutely loved it and will be back to stay again ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT STAY

Great stay at El Matador. Everything going and coming was awesome. Loved the location and the people there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Louis C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Memorial Day vacay

Great view from our room. Nice pool and a good location. Beach needs upkeep (seaweed, garbage). Friendly guests. Descent parking. We enjoyed it for sure. I would go there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Condo!

Stayed a week for a baseball tournament... nice property! Great beach location... close to grocery store, restaurants... about 30 min to Destin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Chandra W.

Nice but need a few things.

Over all it’s a nice place. We loved that we were the last unit on the beach! The unit was large and had all needed amenities It did however need a deep cleaning. You can tell the floors have just been wiped and not mopped. Also the stove knobs do not have markings. You can’t tell if it’s on high or warm.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

robin w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and beautiful ocean view

The location was amazing because it overlooks the ocean and the pool. Very clean and comfortable place with nice amenities. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

This place was amazing! Let me start with saying, the staff and people who work at Alicia J. Reality were the best! They called and checked on us and made sure our stay was great! The property was very clean and had such a welcoming feel. The kitchen was great, all the appliances one may need or want. The location of the property was one of my favorite things about this rental. Being the last hotel on this strip of the beach made for less crowds and LOTS AND LOTS of undeveloped beach to walk and explore. The balcony of the room is placed right above the larger pool so if you have older kids (we had 2 preteens) it is perfect to be able to keep an eye on them for their early morning starts. The view of the ocean, and palm trees from the balcony screams island vibes and made for perfect sunset pictures. El Matador has a very laid back, family oriented feel to it which is exactly what we were looking for. If that is your type of environment, you can not go wrong with this rental! I would definitely recommend checking this place out! It will be our go to from now on!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randall H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beauty and the Beach

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at the El Matador very much, the facilities were nice and clean, reasonably quiet and the beach and ocean were beautiful. Would definitely go there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittany F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little gem 🔹

I loved the community and the condo. We will be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed the week

Place was in a great location for Covid. At the end of the line so not as many people on the Beach . Only thing negative was the rugs in the condo need to be cleaned. But we enjoyed our stay and met nice people who own there.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

El Matador

We love this location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Great

Loved the location of building 4. Condo was large in size. Somewhat dated. Washer/dryer was outside of unit but not a problem. Loved how you weren't far from the beach or pool. Two issues were the bed needs to be fixed in that we had to put pillows and towel to keep headboard from banging on wall and the electronic entry is definitely an issue that needs to be fixed. Definitely don't be caught without your key. Kinda of issue for us since only gave one key. We had to call for a second one due to my husband working and Ic ouldn't get in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020