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El Matador 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day

Beachfront condo near Fort Walton Beaches

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Property grounds
TV, DVD player
Fitness facility
A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41035 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

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)
    ‪23 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
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬8 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 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day

This El Matador Two Bedroom Ground Floor Unit facing the spacious grounds offers convenient access to the Gulf Front Pool and Emerald Coast Beach. Just walk right out the patio door and take a short walk (about 100 yards) on down to the pool and Beach.

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? It's Here at El Matador Condominiums in Fort Walton Beach on Okaloosa Island! The most sought after Florida Vacation location offering family vacations on the Beautiful Emerald Coast. El Matador Condos is a secluded condominium complex on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach located next to 17 miles of uninhabited beach. El Matador is nestled between the beautiful white sand beaches and the sparkling Emerald Green Waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

El Matador is truly a Florida Vacation Beach Resort. Just two miles down Santa Rosa Blvd at the end of Okaloosa Island you will find this family vacation gem – 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,12 acre facility with grass areas between the 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 or pickle ball on one of the courts, or the 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 17 miles of undeveloped beaches to the west is sure to have you longing to return.

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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
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • 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
  • 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

  • Gated community
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,035 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
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

1602-60705

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Matador 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day 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 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is El Matador 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day to the beach?

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

Does El Matador 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at El Matador 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at El Matador 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at El Matador 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does El Matador 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does El Matador 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is El Matador 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day to downtown Fort Walton Beach?

This condo is 1.6 mi away from Fort Walton Beach.

El Matador 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle H., Iola, KS

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer vacation

It could use some details touched up at this price point.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gen H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Okay, but not maintained well

It worked for us to stay at for a few nights, but probably wouldn’t book again. The property is dated and not very well maintained. Everything was functional, but very basic and dated. There isn’t much decor, and what is there homemade (not always bad) or broken (for example, a glass cover one a frame was busted). Some of the walls were poorly painted or had spots that weren’t painted. Super 8 quality, functional but nothing more. The bed frames were cheap and even came apart on the middle of the night when someone was sleeping. It was put back together, but definitely inconvenient. The cleanliness was the only real issue we had. One of the beds had sand in it when the blankets were first pulled back and the bed had trash, hair, and dead bugs under it. We booked last minute and options were very limited, so we didn’t expect a 5 star resort, but we were hoping for something with a little more care given to the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day weekend stay

We decided to book a VERY last minute trip to the gulf for Memorial Day Weekend. That being said, we went in expecting that we’d gotten the “runt of the litter” with availabilities for the price and proximity to the beach. Not at all! Cute little place. Comfortable beds, plenty of space for us and our 2 teens, extra bonuses (activities) came with the stay, great pool, and so close to everything while still being not over crowded. We had an issue with the air conditioning leaking. The rental management sent someone out, and it was determined that it was a condo association issue. The condo association never got back with us so we did what we could to prevent further water damage. But the management company (Austin and Chris were who I dealt with upon check in) were accommodating and so pleasant to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marbelly s.

Liked: Cleanliness

😃

😃👍
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anita B. E.

Disliked: Cleanliness

VERY BAD

The trip started with the property manager informing us there was a leak and had to be a hose draining into the ONLY bathtub/bathroom in the unit. She also lied saying “there are no other units available on the island for you.” In isolation- the hose would be no big deal as she said they’d be out to fix on Monday. However, upon arriving at the unit. It was terrible. Mold and rust in the bathroom, dirty, blinds across the sliding door that didn’t work, an old, dirty, wobbly horrible outside table. It was absolutely horrific and we checked out early as we learned there certainly were other units available. This was unsanitary and DANGEROUS for my small children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

While you can tell they haven’t made it to the bathroom yet as far as updates, everything was nice and functional! No issues at all during our stay. 😁
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!

This was an outstanding location and a wonderful stay for our family vacation! Close to everything but still private enough to be away from all the hustle of tourists! Definitely a place to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We stayed in this unit during the fourth of July week. The island was very busy but the resort was quiet. This unit had several updates and was clean, however the sliding glass door to the patio needs replaced badly. The bathroom could use some updates but again was clean. Other than that the unit was super convenient and had plenty of room. We definitely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location, close enough to everything and away from the hustle of the main strip

This was a great property. Such a great location and the other renters were super nice. Everyone on the property were nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

jennifer p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Loved this property! It was at the end so the beach wasn’t overly crowded.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Trishka J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice

We enjoyed our stay... the floors were sandy but what do you expect when your so close to the beach. Nice view and easy access to everything..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020