El Matador 168 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open June 30

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Updated kitchen with everything you will need.

From the dining area looking towards the guest bedroom and kitchen.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 696 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Gym

Explore the area

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Emerald Coast Convention Center5 min drive
Okaloosa Island Pier5 min drive
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island5 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Free Beach Service (a $39 per day value) and Free Activities are Included with your stay - a Free $300 Per 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 -> /fun/ajh/. 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

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Gym

Barbecue grill

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is on the beach. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Emerald Coast Science Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

Okaloosa Island Beach - 8 min walk
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 5 min drive
Emerald Coast Convention Center - 5 min drive
Okaloosa Island Pier - 5 min drive
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
‪Whiskey Barn - ‬9 min drive
‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬10 min drive
‪Olive Garden - ‬9 min drive
‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does El Matador 168 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open June 30 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is El Matador 168 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open June 30 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Matador 168 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open June 30?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Matador 168 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open June 30?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Matador 168 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open June 30 located?

Situated on the beach, this condo is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Emerald Coast Convention Center and Okaloosa Island Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

24 July 2023

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

Fantastic find!

I almost don't want to say how happy I was with our stay so I can keep it for myself. This is definitely an older building, but has been updated. The property has fantastic views of the water. Very clean!!! Close proximity to laundry if needed. Realtor very responsive and helpful. We will be using this property again when we visit the area.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

25 June 2023

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

We love this condo

We have been coming here since 2012. We love it here, it’s family friendly and safe. We have stayed at several of the buildings and we always have a rear stay at any of them. We will be back

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

10 Aug 2022

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

168 was Great!

We had a great stay. This is our 3rd stay at El Matador, first time in 168. Condo was very nice and had everything we needed, to sleep, cook, eat, relax, and have fun!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

2 Aug 2022

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

Family Time

We rented this need it for a long weekend and we’re not disappointed. Unit was clean and comfortable when we came in plenty of room to relax when we were at the pool or the beach. Great location to see Sea turtles. Property itself was well-maintained pools were very clean and attended to daily.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Carol H.

29 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Nice

Good

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

16 July 2022

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

What a great area to stay.

After what could've been a huge mishap (broken air conditioner) was turned into a great week by the property management team. They constantly kept us updated on the status, ultimately we stayed in the condo they moved us to. I can't say enough good things about them! We did visit 168. It was clean, well stocked and had a wonderful view. We are already planning on coming back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Johnny I.

9 July 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Communication

Air issues

Ac didn't work all week couldn't sleep due to sweating. I feel like we should get money back from owners since we paid good money for the stay

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

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6/10 Okay

Candido R.

15 June 2022

Economical Accommodation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is an average condo that is an economical option for an outstanding beach. It appeared that the condo was serviced, however, the doors and walls are in need of being wiped down and cleaned. The toilet seat in the master bathroom is damaged and chipped. I see in previous reviews that this was already identified. It is recommended that you bring a thick mattress pad as the master bed was very uncomfortable. There was way too much extra furniture and fake shrubbery. This condo was be so much better if the owner minimized the stuff and maximized the quality. The couches were dirty so we covered them with sheets. The blender does not work. We borrowed the neighbor's. And the fridge sounds like it is about to stop working... it makes a lot of noise. The television in the living room is quite small... the owner really should consider getting rid of the giant tv amour and mounting a large 70" on the wall... it would give so much more space. Also, replace the dirty cloth couches with durable leather couches that are easy to clean. Overall, a good condo... despite my many critiques, I'd stay in again.

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10/10 Excellent

donna e.

17 May 2022

El Matador Unit 168

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our unit was clean and nicely appointed with a nice relaxing balcony view of the ocean. The beach front is beautiful with white sand & clean beaches. It is also less crowded as it is next to the military base & no other condos to the west of property. It is in Bld.#1 which is looking out over a parking lot, then the main swimming pool & boardwalk to beach.The Matador landscaping was well maintained & there is another pool nearby with a workout room & hot tub(must have code to enter). Staff was friendly & helpful and the 2 chairs & umbrella service was great. The only issue with the unit is the towel bar in master bath falls out of the wall first time you take towel off or bump it (minor problem). We also were told the property is no smoking yet there were lots of smokers outside on the grounds but the condo complex interior did not smell of smoke. I would have to give this property a thumbs up. P.S You need to bring extra paper towels,trash bags, baggies etc for kithen if planning on cooking much. Reccomendations while there: The Indian Mound Musem is interesting & good for a rainey day, Stewby's Restaurant is about 2-3 miles inland but great local food for the price (casual order at counter place), the Ft. Walton- Okaloosa Boardwalk is close (nice restaurants & has a nice public beach area), Destin Boardwalk is much larger with more restaurant options but is a few miles farther & lots traffic congestion on weekends & holidays.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

11 Sept 2021

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

The air conditioning wasn’t allowed to go below 73* That at times was a little uncomfortable.

A little pricey.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

12 Aug 2021

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

El Matador #168

Condo was clean and well stocked especially the kitchen. Had nice ocean view. Beach was very nice with great location.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Deanna F.

29 July 2021

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

Lovely area

Loved the location. It was busy but never felt crowded. We didn’t know there was a different code for the sauna and whirlpool until the last couple days. We asked the guard shack. Nice having 2 pools. They smaller one was hardly crowded at all. Having beach service for the week was nice because who wants to pack chairs and an umbrella! Communication could’ve been better re: maintenance and AC tech needing in and out of the property while visiting. We had multiple unexpected visits, things happen and we made the best of it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yanci S.

25 July 2021

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

Great family spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the condo. It was a great location next to the beach, provided 2 pools and a workout room for me which was excellent because I don’t like to miss a whole week of my workout program. The only thing that was a bummer was that I couldn’t figure out how to get into the sauna/whirlpool and there was really no guidance on where to go if you had questions. I did not try to reach out on the app because it wasn’t a hoof deal just a bummer that we couldn’t walk in and relax with my girls. I already plan on finding a bigger place next summer in that area to bring my extended family! If there wasn’t so many of us we would go ahead and book this condo for sure. Thanks for a great vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

27 June 2021

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

Great place.

Will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

18 June 2021

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

Great family oriented place to stay!! Would definitely stay at this property again!!

Rental of the property was made very easy via VRBO and the great communication with Alicia Hollis Realty!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

3 June 2021

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

Nice location

It was so nice to be at the end of the beach where you could spread out away from other people. The condo was very nice and clean. It did not have a washer/dryer in the unit, but there was one a couple doors down near the elevators. We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

11 Apr 2021

Amazing

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN f., BEDFORD

19 Aug 2020

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

Absolutely amazing

We absolutely loved spending our family vacation at the El Matador. We was in unit 168 and had the best view. The condo was clean, very family oriented and safe for our children. We will definitely be spending more years to come at the El Matador for our vacations. It was very quit and people didn't disrespect anyone or anything on the property. I would consider buying a condo there so me and my husband can retire when that time comes.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

14 Aug 2020

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

Fort Walton is great!!

Very nice condo, very easy access to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

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8/10 Good

Sylvia S.

8 Aug 2020

El Matador Review

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall we had a great vacation. Location was perfect since we were right there on the beach. The unit seems to need some updates. The master bedroom toilet seat had chunks of paint missing where you could see the wood and one side of the bed mattress would make a squeak noise every time you moved (not great if you are a light sleeper). Also, wished the clean spare pillows were labeled somehow in the closets because some of them had pillowcases (which one of them had a stain on) on them and others not. Wish there was a light blanket for the sleeper sofa as well. The unit also needs new paint because some the the baseboards/walls/doors had stains on them. The kitchen was fully stocked with utensils, pans, etc which was nice since we cooked often.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Roswell, GA

20 July 2020

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

Fun Family Getaway

5 stars across the board! We had everything we needed and more, including a sea view from our unit. The unit was beautifully appointed and very clean. We would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

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10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

1 July 2020

El Matador Vacation

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

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10/10 Excellent

24 Aug 2019

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

Great place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Out at the end of the strip away from the madness. Was everything we need for our adventure. Will stay there next trip too. Very nice place for the money. Others we looked at had the same features, but about $1000 more for a week.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019