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El Matador 530 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!

Condo near Okaloosa Island Beach in Fort Walton Beach

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A spa bathroom with a hot tub, marble walls, and a glass-enclosed shower area.
An aerial view of a hotel with amenities including a golf course, tennis and pickle ball courts, a seasonal heated pool, a rental office, whirlpool, sauna, fitness room, and a gate.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, a console table with decorative items, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a plant.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.
A sunlit room with wicker furniture, a large window, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41134 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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

Seaside stay .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
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Buffet - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gi Jade - ‬8 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 530 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!

This great unit has been recently renovated with new carpet, dining and living room furniture! The kitchen is fully furnished with everything you need to enjoy a great meal on your balcony while watching the boats go up and down the Intracoastal waterway. Windows facing west in this end unit provides a spectacular view of the beach and sunset! Enjoy the balcony views of the inter-coastal waterway. Access to pool and all of our amenities are at the bottom of the stairs.

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

  • Beach nearby

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
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

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
  • 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 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: 1,134 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
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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Frequently asked questions

How close is El Matador 530 - 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 530 - 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 530 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! to the beach?

This condo is a short 6-minute walk from Fort Walton Beaches and 8-minute walk from Okaloosa Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Matador 530 - 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 530 - 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 530 - 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 530 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does El Matador 530 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does El Matador 530 - 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 530 - 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 530 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Great Family Getaway!

Great family get away with access to pool and beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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

Perfect place

We stayed here to visit with family and to attend a memorial for my father. It was the perfect location for family. It wasn't too far from the beach but it was quiet and right next to the pool, basketball court, and tennis courts. Wonderful place
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angie L.

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

Spring break

Great place to stay but needs more. Didn’t even have a cookie sheet to bake on. Needs to have an air fryer as well. It’s the little things like that that make the place great. Also, no beach chairs. The other unit we rented last year had their balcony closet unlocked with beach chairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great stay

Everything was great except communication with property after checking in. Something was broken in unit and I emailed to report it with no response....so far. We will see what happens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy S.

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

Short getaway

It was a decent property with nice amenities. Pools were clean, easy to access. No issues with other tenants. Pros: *end of strip so very easy to access beach & walk to uninhabited shoreline *Nice pools with restrooms nearby *Big private balcony *Very easy check in/out * Attendant at entrance to parking lot for safety *Short commute to Destin Cons: *Carpet was pretty worn *Dishwasher left dishes greasy *Wicker dining chair was broken & sharp even with seat pad *Laundry is not in unit & you need $3 per load in quarters *
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joseph M.

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The lock on entry door was hard to lock when you left out. You need to double check it to make sure it locked. The so call heated pool near our building (5) was not heated like we were told. It said no pets allowed but we heard dogs & saw them walking around. The room we were in was very nice & spacious. The beds were very comfortable. We had trouble with the TV which went out in the middle of my husband favorite football game & he was not a happy. Also the internet went out also.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

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

Lori's condo El Matador

We had a great stay at El Matador this past week. The pools are nice and the beach location at the end of fort Walton Beach is perfect. There's not a lot of traffic once you get on to oskaloosa Island which helps with eating out and access to groceries etc. We would definitely stay at El Matador again. Everything was clean and as advertised. The check-in process was super easy. We enjoyed the pools and the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

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