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El Matador 424 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 10/10-11/1

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Shade in the afternoons in the Summer it will make a difference.
Here is your kitchen.
Dining area with very comfortable seating for four.
Unit is completely tiled, with area rugs in all the right places.
View to the beach from this living room.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, Florida
  • Okaloosa Island Beach
    8 min walk
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    5 min drive
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
    5 min drive
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    20 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

El Matador 424 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 10/10-11/1

Free Beach Service (a $39 per Day Value ) and Free Activities (FREE $300 Per Day Value) 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 -> /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.

El Matador Condos offer more than just a white beach. Here, you'll find yourself surrounded by a family atmosphere with plenty of activities for the parents and the kids. Attractions such as go karts, putt-putt, and bungee jumping can be found in the heart of Destin. There is also a water park called Big Kahunas located on Miracle Strip Pkwy. If you're feeling adventurous, you can take off on a jet ski, or parasail above the Emerald Coastline. Love fishing? Then you'll want to charter a half or full day of deep sea fishing on one of Destin's world famous fishing fleet. This is the world's luckiest fishing village, by the way.

Perhaps you are just wanting to get away from it all. Each El Matador Condos resort has a private beach for your enjoyment. Beach chairs & umbrellas are available for rent, and are included in many El Matador Condos packages. Every El Matador unit has a unique view of the Gulf of Mexico. Each building is angled to maximize the views from each private balcony. Here, you'll find onsite tennis, heated pool, exercise facilities, spas, and more.

Property manager

Chris, Sher, Austin

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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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

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. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Emerald Coast Science Center are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, snorkelling and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Map
Fort Walton Beach, Florida

What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 8 min walk
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 5 min drive
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 5 min drive
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 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
  • ‪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 424 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 10/10-11/1 have a pool?

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

Is El Matador 424 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 10/10-11/1 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Matador 424 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 10/10-11/1?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Matador 424 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 10/10-11/1?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Matador 424 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 10/10-11/1 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).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Connie B.

Long time El Matador Guest.
Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: This was our first time in 424. We have been to el matador many times. Slight odor in unit. Kitchen not well stocked. Very few utensils. Furniture outdated. Recliner would not come down without brutal force. Bed comfortable. Shower updated which was nice.
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

I would definitely recommend this amazing place to anyone!!!
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: The staff the helped me set up reservation was totally helpful from the beginning to the end. More so, the property was the most amazing spot and location was perfect!!!!
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8/10 Good

Poliana B.

Great location
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: The property needs an upgrade on the furniture. Overall great stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Stephanie D. D.

Always great at the beach
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: We always have a great experience with Alicia Hollis (nearly 25 years). The staff is friendly, helpful and always willing to make your stay comfortable. As far as the unit we stayed in, EM 424, it’s in dire need of updating but it was clean. The shower was amazing! It’s a good location being close to the pool and beach and the free beach service is a bonus. One thing to note about that unit and I was very disappointed about was...no hangers in the closet!!! At least there was some drawer space but no hangers was a first! We also were there at a very busy time during fall breaks (which we won’t do again) and had a hard time sitting on the patio a couple nights due to the strong smell of weed! It even came in through our bathroom vents a couple times. Lesson learned, We should’ve complained about the weed smell so it could be investigated as recreational is not legal in Florida. There are a lot of nicer, remodeled units in the El Matador for the same money. Still a great visit to our favorite vacation spot to relax!
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8/10 Good

Rita P.

Overall great for the price
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was great. Loved having a security guard. Overall the condo was good. Needs updates and a few things fixed. The patio furniture had something to be desired. The chairs, if you want to call them that, were made of pvc piping and one was broke.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Phil G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Great location. Plenty of room. The property is a little dated and can use a remodeled kitchen, fresh paint, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

A guest from Blackshear, GA

Enjoyed our stay !!
Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Great location. Great view. Enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S., USA, Booneville, MS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
El Matador
We loved the location. Short walk to the beach. Close to the swimming pool. Would stay there again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

April S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
✨Hidden Gem✨
El Matador really is a hidden gem of places to stay when searching for a place to take your family. We came as a family of 4 (Me, Husband,& 2 Kiddos). We searched from Orange Beach, Alabama all the way to Panama City Beach, Florida. If I’m being honest, I was a bit worried I could be disappointed because our condo rental was several hundred dollars cheaper($300-$500) than most other place we looked at. Plus, I do not know anyone who has ever stayed there. We took a chance and we LOVED the location. The beach was perfect! You literally park right outside your building and walk right in! If anyone goes to the beach often, then you understand parking can be a nightmare during the summer months! Not to mention you may have to walk a mile to your condo! Not here! My favorite thing about the entire trip was El Matador is the last building on the strip before it turns to miles of beach that’s off limits due to air aviation! So that means not near as many people trying to hit the beach! Not near as crowded! As for our room, it was great. We had plenty of room! It is a large one bedroom unit! It was very clean and the balcony view was wonderful. You can see the pool and ocean from the balcony. Very peaceful! The entire El Matador grounds are clean. The pool was a hit with the kids! It was also big and clean! We will certainly be returning to El Madador for future beach trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Unite 424 07-02-22 to 07-08-2022
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: The kitchen was pretty sparse with amenities but overall the unit was nice.
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8/10 Good

Mitchel H.

Our annual beach vacay at 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 very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We can’t wait to be back in the rooms we usually book on the first floor. They are more updated I cant Recommend this room to anyone due to how outdated everything was.
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8/10 Good

A guest from New Orleans, LA

Wonderful location, clean but very outdated
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 a wonderful location. Both the complex and the unit are in beautiful spot right on the beach front.The unit itself was extremely outdated. Furniture at the beach can be funky, but the bed was downright uncomfortable. The only other avoidable issue was that the ice maker wasn't working our entire stay. I had to remember to run to the Tom Thumb for ice the day before so we could have ice on the beach. That seems like something that could have been checked prior to check-in.The unit was well cleaned and I'd definitely book it again, but would really like an update bed and ice maker. I can deal with funky furniture. I even find it charming.

8/10 Good

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Large one bedroom with great views
We had an amazing time at this unit in the El Matador complex. Me and my wife came down for a week to celebrate one last trip before our first child arrives in November. The unit was clean and very spacious. However, it was lacking some of the essentials that other units we have stayed at had: hair dryer, salt/pepper, olive oil, coffee, etc. Plan ahead to stop at the grocery store. Overall we really enjoyed the unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

mary r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location
We loved staying at El Matador. The whole complex was clean and it was easy to walk to the beach. The pool was great and our grandchildren loved it. It was nice not to have to deal with Destin traffic!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Thank you!
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: The property is very clean with a great view overlooking the pool and ocean. It’s a short walk to the beach. We chose this property bc it’s the last one on the strip before miles off undeveloped beach and were able to avoid crowds. Austin with the Realtor Company was a gem to talk and very helpful. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome time!
Thanks for letting us stay here! Loved this place. All kinds of stuff for everyone to enjoy. Excellent!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
No door to bedroom
Disappointed that the bedroom had NO door to it which was next the the bathroom where our daughter had to go through. Dishes were heavy china and not very good to use for family. Where you put trash down a trash shoot for the facility is not even big enough opening to put a trash bag down.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Steve J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and quiet
We really enjoyed staying here. The only thing I can say could be better was the condo was a little worn and needs a good update. Otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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6/10 Okay

A guest from Wexford , PA

Something Smelled Fishy !
Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We haves stayed at El Matador many times and this unit was less than up to our expectations . When we arrived there was a very strong smell of fish in the unit that we were unable to get rid of no matter what we tried . The decor is very outdated and reminded me more of a stuffy attorneys office instead of a beach front condo as advertised . The unit was clean and served it’s purpose as we spend majority of our week outside . During check in I was reminded that it was a “holiday weekend so be careful not to lock yourself out and that if I could wait till Tuesday after the holiday to request any maintenance “ . I would not rent this unit again .

6/10 Okay

GINA T., LONGVIEW, TX.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Needs Updating & Better WIFI
This unit was one of the largest one bedrooms we have ever stayed in & the view from the balcony was great. The outdoor furniture was not the best or comfortable. The unit as a whole needs updating but was clean. The bed was VERY Soft and every time you turned over the whole bed would move waking me or my husband. I like a soft bed but this was terrible. They kitchen was not stocked as well as others we have stayed in. We picked our key up at 3 o’clock ( check in time) & when we got there, the maid was not finished cleaning. It took her about another 20 minutes to finish, but I’m sure she had more than one unit to clean that morning. The WIFI (Cox) was non existent!!! I was very disappointed in this. Anyone needing it to be able to work while on vacation could not do it. Thank goodness we brought our on with us. The grounds & pool were very well kept.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Dustin T.

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: The room was great, loved the bed and the location. We wished we could have stayed longer, we will definitely be back.
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6/10 Okay

Jenni B.

It was okay...
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: I've stayed at the El Matador 5 times including this time. Every other time the apartment has exceeded expectations. The positives: the bed was the BEST. The shower was outstanding. The negatives: a bit too much furniture in the bedroom/excessively crowded for no reason. The smell which was probably tied to the rotting ceiling that was crumbling in a few areas. Lastly, we brought a motorcycle. At first we fit it in the SAME parking spot with our vehicle. Security knocks on the door and makes us move it to the front. We oblige. The next day, we are getting ready to go out for a ride, my partner takes off for an hour ahead of me while I get ready. He comes back to pick me up there long enough to knock on the door, come in and put my shoes on. Security knocks on the door. "Move the bike" Well, we're leaving so... we leave. Get back and park the bike up front. Someone knocks on the door once I'm back and I'm thinking WHAT?! It was just UPS with a package for the apartment owner. But jeez on the parking police.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Kristen F.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Nice location, but musty and decor/furnishings awful
Let me start with the positives: 1. Fantastic location. You can be standing on the beach in less than five minutes. There is not another property to the one side of the complex for miles. 2. Comfy bed. 3. Newer, smart TV. 4. Management company allowed me to change my dates when it became obvious that the weather was going to be terrible during my original dates. I appreciated this. Now, for the many negatives: 1. Upon opening the door to this unit, the musty smell hit us like a punch in the face. We later discovered several obvious water damage spots on the ceiling which may be the source of the smell. There was also another strange smell in the unit in the back half of the bathroom and the back half of the kitchen, which are on opposite sides of the wall to each other. It’s important to note the musty smell for those who have allergies or asthma. 2. The heated pool was not open. Upon inquiring to the main office at El Matador, I was told that this work on the heated pool had been planned and the owners had all been notified, and that the person who listed this on Vrbo should have given people a heads up that there would be no heated pool on these dates. Because the weather was quite chilly and the regular pool was like an ice bath, there were effectively no pools to use at this complex. This was extremely disappointing that nothing was posted in the Vrbo listing that the pool would be unavailable in this time frame. 3. Old and absolutely garish decor and furnishings. It was obvious from the pictures that the furnishings were not modern, but I wasn’t expecting them to be this bad. There was an old velour green recliner that had to have been from the 1980s that did not properly open and close and sat in an angle when open. Two of the four chairs out on the balcony were cobbled together out of PVC pipe, and upon sitting in one I wondered why I felt like I was leaning to the side. I discovered that the supporting mesh underneath was ripped 3/4 of the way across. Someone is eventually going to sit in that chair, break through, and hurt themselves. (Don’t they inspect the condition of the furniture?) The sofa sits next to the TV, so it’s very difficult for potentially half of your group to watch TV. There is a huge metal office desk that looks like it’s from the 1960s occupying an entire corner. 4. There’s a sizable gap between the door threshold and where the tile starts. I’m running out of room, but bottom line: invest in your property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Bethany G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location but needs some updates.
It didn’t start off well; I sent several messages after I booked and received no response from the property manager through the message function that VRBO provides. Someone from the realty company that manages the property should monitor messages. The location is fabulous, but a few updates to the condo would be nice. Overall it was a fun time!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Quint H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, decent accommodations
The property managers were great and check in was a breeze. I also wanted to make a last minute change to my payment method and they were graciously accommodating . This location was also absolutely wonderful! We were literally steps from the beach and went for a wonderful walk every day after breakfast. It wasn’t crowded, the property was clean and well stocked. The complex itself, interior and furniture were a bit dated and there were a couple of spots where water damage was evident on the ceiling.. But overall, it was a great stay, reasonably priced and we would stay there again...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

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