El Matador 413 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Easter Wk

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry
Gym
Hot tub
Pool

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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

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

FREE BEACH SERVICE. During the season

Free Beach Service and Free Activities are Included with your stay - a FREE $300 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 -> 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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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

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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.

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 413 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Easter Wk have a pool?

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

Is El Matador 413 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 413 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Easter Wk?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Matador 413 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Easter Wk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Matador 413 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Easter Wk located?

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

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

5 Apr 2024

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

Great Place!!

Communication was great with owner. Place was clean!! Loved that the beach was a close walk!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

7 Aug 2024

Great Company and great location

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

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8/10 Good

Margaret N.

24 May 2023

Loved it

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: It was very nice, definitely stay again

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10/10 Excellent

lorrie p.

14 Oct 2024

Perfect Fall Break

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 another wonderful experience. Condo was perfect! Beds were great, condo was immaculate, and of course the location is perfect! This was my son’s first time at El Matador and he loved it. Everything about the complex is spectacular, including all the staff. And Alicia Hollis Realty makes the rental process so easy! This will always be our home away from home!

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

17 June 2024

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

Outstanding Property

We tried a new unit out after our last one on the property was a bust. This unit was excellent and far exceeding the prior one. Easy access to the beach and parking lot. Unit was in good shape and plenty of kitchen space. Only complaint I have is the morning sun blasting you as you sip some coffee on the patio, which isn’t really that big a deal anyway. Will stay again.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

James S.

10 Oct 2023

AJH is great

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: For over 10 years, I have rented from AJH. The experience is always pleasant. Not every trip goes perfectly, but AJH has always been helpful.

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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

20 May 2023

Fantastic Condo

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 stayed at El Matador, and have for many years. The location, condos and beach can’t be beat. Beautiful area! And Chris with Alicia Hollis Realty can’t be beat for customer service. We love her!!

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10/10 Excellent

Edie H.

6 July 2023

Piece of Paradise!

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: Loved this rental. Easy access, close parking, comfortable beds and clean condo. We had all the basics needed. We always bring beach towels with us, you'll need to as well. I would absolutely rent this condo again. Beach chairs were a huge plus! Just find a non labeled set and let the rental guy know your condo number when he comes by. We had a wonderful stay! Perfect for all ages.

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10/10 Excellent

matt r.

2 Feb 2025

Our stay at Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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: This is our second year, renting a condo through Hollis real estate both years we have been at the El Matador, which is on Fort Walton Beach. Always had wonderful service, very clean condo, which is also well equipped, and great service from the real estate company. We’re glad we came here, very interesting Around here, and many wonderful restaurants.

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10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

8 Apr 2024

Great Time!!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Loved the close walk to the beach, loved that 2 chairs and an umbrella were provided. The grounds were clean, very family friendly! The grocery store is close by.

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10/10 Excellent

9 Aug 2022

Great condo

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: Been coming to Elmatador for 40+ years. This one is great and the two walk in showers make it super for older people

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Montgomery, AL

7 June 2022

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6/10 Okay

Dixie N., Glasgow

3 Jan 2022

Winter Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than 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: The original unit I reserved has bed bugs and we had to relocate to another unit that was not comparable to the original unit reserved. Have not gotten the $$$ worked out at this time so that may be another negative.

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

19 Oct 2021

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

Love the El Matador

The El Matador never disappoints. We love the amenities and the updated condos. This unit had plenty of room and an amazing kitchen. The only suggestions I would make would be to put a memory foam mattress topper in the master bedroom and a better shower head in the guest bath. Otherwise it was a perfect stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

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10/10 Excellent

12 Apr 2021

Gulf Front

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: Love El Matador complex - have been coming to the area for years. The unit; although nice, needed some minor tending - outside doorwalls were very dirty - had to clean them so we could see out. Doorwall in living room did not have a functioning lock. Mattress in sleeper sofa most definitely needs replacement. Unit for 6 had five dinner forks. Other than these few minor complaints we had a wonderful time and plan on returning next spring.

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Germantown, TN

3 Oct 2020

Fall Break

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 love El Matador & this condo was perfect for our week. Conveniently located on the first floor & close to pool & beach.

8/10 Good

Joshua W.

3 Sept 2019

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

Softball mom

Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

16 June 2018

2018 Vacation

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: Another great vacation. This is our third year in Unit 413 and our fourth year at El Matador. Love the place. The condo is great with all amenities needed. Grounds are kept beautiful. Great family place. Definitely will be back next year.

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10/10 Excellent

2 June 2018

Birthday getaway!

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10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

31 Mar 2018

Family Spring Break

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: Very nice complex. Steps to the beach, nice pools. One was heated which was great! Utilized the fitness room often. Property was very well maintained, guards at gate super friendly. Loved the beach chair and kayak rental. Condo was very clean and had everything we needed. Recommend a new coffee pot, the one in unit is extremely slow to brew. Also need metal spatulas for grill.

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2/10 Terrible

1 Jan 2018

Double rent

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Sliding glass windows in the living area and bedroom would not open and became a safety hazard for fear they might fall from frame. Furniture was old and uncomfortable so I rented a recliner. Rented another unit 10 days into the month thus paying double therefore we shall not be returning. Weather was terrible but snowbirds were great.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Summer R.

5 Aug 2017

Best getaway my family and I have had in a long time!!!

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: What a great place to bring your family. Friendly staff, clean condo, great amentities! Amazing location- central for resteraunts off all kinds, convienience stores are in close proximity, while the condo remains up to date and uncrowned. My family and I will definitely be going back and making this a family tradition! I HIGHLY recommend this property :)

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

22 Mar 2017

Great, updated condo

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

9 July 2016

2016 Family Vacation

Rating Details: 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: This was our second trip to El Matador and the first for Unit 413. We love the property and amenities at El Matador and we LOVED our condo! It has a great open floor plan with everything you need to feel at home. Kitchen was fully stocked so meal preparation was a breeze. Very clean and comfortable. We were planning next year's trip back to Unit 413 on our way home.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

18 June 2016

Wonderful!!

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: Our family has been renting this ground floor unit for years. It is absolutely wonderful. Ypu walk right out of your back door and you are on grass, steps from the pool. The unit is always clean and this year we were surprised with a new couch and lamps. We have 4 small boys and they enjoy everything about El Matador. Definitely recommend this unit!

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Hosted by Chris, Sher, Austin

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Other Space 1

2 bathrooms

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