El Matador 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Easter Wk

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Excellent

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 496.2 sq m

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Air conditioning
Laundry
Parking available
Hot tub
Pool
Outdoor space

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Fort Walton Beach, FL

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 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

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.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

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

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

Is El Matador 117 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 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Easter Wk?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Matador 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Easter Wk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Matador 117 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).

8.6

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Eva G.

4 July 2023

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

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

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8/10 Good

Tracy H.

20 June 2022

Great location!

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: Management company was great to work with, the location was wonderful because we wanted to be away from crowds. A little pricey, but we were happy to stay there.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

16 Aug 2023

Great place!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

13 Oct 2020

El Matador #117

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 thoroughly our week at El Matador. We enjoyed being at the end of the island where it is quieter. The beach was gorgeous and the grounds well kept. We will definitely come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

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8/10 Good

Pattie W.

14 Sept 2015

Good Management

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 some issues that were out of the mgmt co control (a/c went out), & they had it fixed immediately. They went the extra mile to make sure things were right for us.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2015

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10/10 Excellent

Z&M H.

7 Mar 2023

A good place to 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 more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, the condo was as described. The deadbolt didn’t work from the outside...you could only lock it if you were in the condo. It was definitely more than 30 yards from the beach, but still not a bad walk to get there. We had a good time and I would stay here again.

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6/10 Okay

Mark R.

29 Sept 2023

Beware of hidden charges

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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: Not a bad place overall, clean, but no paper towels or dish soap, beach chairs were garbage, only 2 rolls of toilet paper for 3 people 4 nights, had to buy a fry pan because the ones there were garbage!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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6/10 Okay

Paula R.

14 June 2018

Our stay at 117 El Matador

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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our experience was pretty good. The place could use some updating, but served our purpose well. There was a bad smell when we first walked in the door (later deduced that it was the vent a hood filter) but we sprayed room deodorizer and was better after that. And I there needs to be places on the patio to hang things.All in all it was a good place to do the beach (which is further than 50 yards, but still close).

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

8 July 2020

Great Family Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: This was a great and affordable vacation for our family of four. The place is in a close location to the beach. Just walk out of the unit and down the path to the beach. It is an older place, but it has been renovated and was clean. It had a “retro/ Old Florida” feel to it and we liked that too. Lots of grassy areas for families to grill out or relax and watch the sunset. We did have some issues with the internet, but someone came right away from the realty company to fix. Very family friendly place and we would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

27 May 2024

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

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

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8/10 Good

Amanda A.

13 June 2022

Nice condo, close to the beach!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This condo is a nice location just steps away from the beach, the two pools were clean and easy to get to. They are located at the very end of the strip so there is no traffic beyond your condo. The condo was clean, mostly updated however it’s considered a home away from home so you have to wash your towels if your run out, bring all your cleaning, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, dishwasher pods, dish soap.. ect because it is not provided to you. There’s washing machines on each level and it’s $1.50 to wash and dry so something to keep in mind if your staying a whole week and want clean bath towels and dish towels. Overall this was a nice quiet place, the kitchen is nice to have to cook breakfast and lunch and not have to eat out so much!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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4/10 Poor

Paul O.

22 July 2024

2nd visit

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family returned for a second year and we're really not people who complain but this unit was bad, the floors were never mopped, the furniture is disgusting zero hot water, after running it for 20 minutes. 1 roll of toilet paper, zero sponges or anything to clean anything with.The storms I guess kicked up a bunch of algae on the beach so the water wasn't an option so we had to drive to another area in destin to enjoy the beach which obviously isn't in your hands. The condo as mentioned wasn't great and won't be getting that unit again, we were so disappointed we ledt a day early. But we are still plan on returning next year as we really do like the property as a whole just not this unit.

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10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

28 June 2021

El Matador -117

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: El Matador- 117 was a great rental experience for my family of four. We have two Children (5&2) and this location was perfect. No Elevators needed to get to the room and a short walk to the pool and beach. The condo itself was in great condition and comfortably fit our family! The floors were a bit dirty/sandy, but that’s to be expected on a first floor condo near the beach. There was some minor maintenance that was needed, but did not hinder our stay at all. The outdoor space outside the condo also allowed a grassy area for our kids to run around in. I highly recommend this condo for families traveling and looking for a nice relaxing vacation. If we head back to the pan handle we will absolutely consider this condo again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Anita B. E.

13 July 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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

Marbelly s.

12 Aug 2023

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

😃

😃👍

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana V.

9 Aug 2021

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

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.

22 July 2021

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

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

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8/10 Good

joseph M.

19 July 2021

Great Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: IT was a really good experience. The Property is really nice and an amazing location. The Condo itself had a few issues. The Sliding back door was in rough shape and really hard to open and close. The Fan in the Master was a lil sketchy. and A few of the Doors to the Pantry and Closet were in rough shape. Other than that, Great experience!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

15 June 2021

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

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

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10/10 Excellent

James M.

14 May 2021

Nice condo and Alicia J. Hollis, Realtor made it easy to check in

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 and will definitely be using Alicia J. Hollis, Realtor the next time we come down.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

jennifer p.

22 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

18 July 2020

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

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

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10/10 Excellent

PETER T.

1 Sept 2018

BEACH 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: Great time at the beach. Ground floor is great for the kids to come in and out and have some additional room to play outside. Great grassy area right on the balcony. Save guarded grounds great for family.

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10/10 Excellent

5 Aug 2018

great place to unwine

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Quite,great place to stay.

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8/10 Good

Melody P.

21 July 2018

Great location!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

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Hosted by Chris, Sher, Austin

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