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El Matador 450 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Easter Wk

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View from the Balcony - High table and chairs - enjoy the view.
Hallway entry
Kitchen area
Kitchen
Dining area/ Living room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, Florida
  • Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪20 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

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

El Matador 450 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Easter Wk

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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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether 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. With jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Fort Walton Beach, Florida

What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Emerald Coast Science Center - 10 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 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

Frequently asked questions

Does El Matador 450 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Easter Wk have a pool?

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

Is El Matador 450 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Easter Wk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Matador 450 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Easter Wk?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Matador 450 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Easter Wk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Matador 450 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Easter Wk located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Walton Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound, Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Wayside Park and Ross Marler Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angie D.

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

Great Stay

Super great location! Loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Northwest Florida B.

Wonderful stay!

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: Thank you so much - we had a fabulous time and the beach views were amazing!
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10/10 Excellent

Andra M.

Great Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful resort, not too packed, unit was amazing and the check in was very easy and smooth.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Place to stay

Everything was fine. Jess needs to update.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Kristie B.

Girls trip

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: We had a great time during our stay. El Matador was very clean. Easy access to pool and great view of the beach. We will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jan D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall ok

The condo was ok. Dishes had dried food on them, and if you want to cook, you literally need to bring everything. I'm used to rentals that at least basic condiments like salt and pepper. This one had nothing. Also, only one roll of toilet paper for each bathroom. We had to share on the ladt night. Mattress in madter very uncomfortable, but location of condo was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Cindy W.

Enjoyed our stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Liked the location. Condo was clean. It could use some updating with interior look and furniture. Our building needed lobby cleaned up - washers/dryers sitting in the lobby for several days.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie K.

Perfect

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: The perfect location! The views are beautiful! Room needs updates, the sliding door going out to balcony was very heavy. Only one elevator was within but didn't seem like we had to wait very long. We've stayed at this location for least 5 years like trying out different rooms
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8/10 Good

Melissa B.

El Matador 450

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: I really don’t have any complaints. I’m used to two queen beds in guest room at another unit & this one had twin beds. Maybe get some pot holders, there wasn’t any but we made due. It was a nice vacation!!

6/10 Okay

Allison S.

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

Nice view but outdated

The condo wasn’t the best. It’s outdated and the back slider and front door are very difficult to open and close. I wouldn’t rent this unit again knowing there are plenty of other updated units in the complex for the same price or less. Also, if I could do it over, I would rent straight from the matador website or the Holis website.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

dena h.

Over 20 years of staying at El Matador

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This unit 450 is in great need of updating. I have stayed at many units within 3 and 4 building. This is very first one that I was disappointed with. The unit needs updated. Doors and locks need replaced. The unit is clean and balcony view is nice but I won’t stay in this unit again until updated. I’ll spend that money in another unit that’s updated and secure useable doors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Shirley B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Mold

We were all congested. Thought it was an allergy but discovered mold in the bathroom. Very disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S., Hillsboro TN

June 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: Loved the overall complex. The children had plenty of lawn space to play and meet others. The beach wasn’t overly crowded. Grounds are well kept. Our particular unit was comfortable but needed some updates in color and furniture. Overall we would love to visit again. Lots of things to do in area.

10/10 Excellent

Bernes Z.

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

Family vacation

Great place to stay, a lots of fun stuff to do with kids. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Great stay

Loved the location and the the condo. Great pool and everyone I had contact with was super nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
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6/10 Okay

Beatt Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property was good like always. Unit was horrible. #450. Same decor as years before with lots of wear. Owners need to update but why should they when they can get the same rent? So dirty. Had to Clorox wipe everything down. Carpet and furniture not cleaned. Smelled bad. love El Matador. Would not recommend #450. Did not request a change because we were told it was the only 2 bedroom available.

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

Wonderful view

Beach was not crowded
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

jennifer w.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Loved the location.

was very disappointed in the cleanliness when we checked in.. Crumbs still on counter, hair still in bathroom and stuff still all over the floor. Took me an hour to clean before bringing stuff in. Sweeper in unit was horriblw
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
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8/10 Good

Mary G.

Review of 450 for July 2020

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: We have been staying at various El Matador condos over the past 12 yrs. Overall, our experience was great! The location can’t be beat, and the property is kept pretty clean. Now 450 needs lots of updating. The kitchen items aren’t all working or modern. Other then these issues we always leave relaxed and tan.

8/10 Good

Mary P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Room dacore was tacky and very outdated. Overall it was a good stay it just needed some updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Perfect Paradise!

The location couldn’t have been better. The condo itself was great. Overall I was very pleased. My expectations were exceeded. I’m already looking into booking again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

michelle L.

Girls trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was well-maintained and all were friendly. Our unit needs totally updated. I would tell people to bring a lot of their own cooking needs if possible As they are sparse in that unit. It was very difficult to open and close the sliding glass door leading onto the nice big patio from the living room. The stove It is a very uneven cooktop which makes it difficult to cook on. The The view from the balcony and the balcony furniture was very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
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4/10 Poor

Nelson B.

Unit 450 Review for June 30-July 7, 2018

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 28 persons rented several units that week in three different buildings. This unit was by far the most expensive and was by far the least appealing. From the front door keys not working to the sliding glass door being difficult to open, to the homemade 2 X 4 coffee table, there were several areas of concern. "Rick", from Alicia Hollis,did very nicely and quickly bring a new key, new sheets for the king bed and reprogram the TVs that weren't working, so we are glad about that. The kitchen lacked several basic utensils, and the overall decorating them was dark, old, and jungle like fabrics such as leopard prints, etc. This unit needs to be cleaned, lightened up and upgraded.
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10/10 Excellent

Xu N.

Another awesome summer stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is my fifth summer stay in El Matador, and the third one in unit 450. The property management Alicia Hollis is one of the best I have seen. They run like a family and always take care of you. Reservations have been simple and easy with electronic contracting/payment. The unit is located in the corner of 5th floor, so needless to say it is very low traffic and quiet even during summer seasons. The building itself is literally right in front of the beach with a gorgeous ocean view from the balcony. Some of the appliances and furnitures have shown signs of aging and may need update down the road. If you are here for the July 4th holiday, you can watch the fireworks show right from the balcony. No need to fight the horrendous traffic into Destin. Will definitely come back in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly o.

Weekend getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great room for our family of 5. This is our 2nf stay in this room and won't be the last

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