El Matador 329 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Easter Wk

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kitchen entry to the unit kitchen/living room

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Excellent

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry
Gym
Hot tub
Pool

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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 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

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.

The center of any beach vacation is none other than the beach itself. That's why El Matador Condos are the most sought after beach vacations in the Florida panhandle. All along Fort Walton Beach Florida, otherwise known as Okaloosa Island, vacationers are enjoying the whitest sand and cleanest water found in North America. From the Destin harbor to El Matador Condo, and all in between, El Matador Condos offers your family the perfect beach vacation.

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 just want 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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View from the Balcony - High table and chairs - enjoy the view.

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Hot tub
Kitchen
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

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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. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.

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

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

Is El Matador 329 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 329 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Easter Wk?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Matador 329 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Easter Wk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Matador 329 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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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

29 June 2024

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

Great community.

Loved the setting. Good view of architecture and pool with gulf backdrop. Cozy veranda for coffee...relaxing. One issue was the disturbingly loud noise of all the A/C condensers. Resounded loudly in the courtyard. But, great stay, otherwise!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

30 May 2023

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

Family Getaway

We were getting away for a short stay 4 nights. Overall everything was great. Very happy. Weather was great. Would stay again most likely

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni E.

16 July 2019

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

Great time

Great condo in a beautiful location. Close to everything we could squeeze in for 7 days. Lots of shells and even saw a sea turtle swimming near us. Looking forward to next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Toni E.

20 Aug 2019

Great Location

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 condo was clean with many upgrades. The location could not have been better for our family. Perfect days in the ocean and at the pool, gathering shells, and even saw a sea turtle swimming nearby.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Ellisville, MS

5 Aug 2023

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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: It was beautiful. The condo was really nice only thing they should had curtains in the small room because the light thats on the building is very bright. And should get better sliding doors for the living room. Other than that we wished we would of stayed longer.

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N., Jasper, AL

25 Aug 2021

Great location! Great 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: The rental was very roomy and bright especially the living room area. It is an older condo but it was clean. There was a keurig, regular coffee pot, toaster oven, toaster, and microwave provided which was nice. The location to the beach is great! You only have a short walk down sidewalk and boardwalk to be directly on the beach. Only downside for me was there is no washer and dryer in condo although one is located on the same floor. I would stay here again definitely!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Bryan G., Memphis, TN

14 June 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Dirty Condo / Great Location

Very turned off on the cleanliness of the condo beyond countertops and floors. Within 30 minutes of arriving we noticed a quarter inch of dust on the ceiling fan blades and once you see something like that, we naturally started keeping an eye out. Condo had areas of drywall repair without paint, large thick markings on the walls in the kitchen area, caked grease and dirt on the white ceiling - just repaint the property. Two full mattress bed frames extremely old and wobblily. Afraid to turn in bed and break whatever thread the whole thing was hanging on. Doors need WD-40, extremely loud creaking which was frustrating with a 8 month old baby we didnt want to wake up but needed to check on. Overall, property needs a lot of updating. Kitchen appliances were good and they had what we needed for cooking family scale dinners. The Condo Complex was great and the beach location was great. Very short walk to the boardwalk and condo is the furthest property on the shoreline, so you dont really get people from other condos infringing on your beach carveout. Will not stay at this condo again, but will 100% stay at the Matador again.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

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8/10 Good

Mark and Teresa M.

18 July 2023

El matador unit #329

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: The el matadore has everything we are looking for in a vacation spot, we have stayed here many times, but it had been about 15 years since previous stays. As far as the complex itself it was just as we remembered it and is very well kept. The unit itself was clean and in decent shape, but the main slider had deteriorated to a point that most of the kids and women could not open, nor close it! I myself had to lift and fight to open and close it, while maintance was quick to arrive after I called the office it was not fixed before our stay was over. It was pretty frustrating for anyone wanting to go out on the balcony, and as you can imagine that went on throughout the day and at nite with people on different sleeping schedules, they either had to go tthrough our bedroom, or fight the main slider and the additional noise. We also were cooking and had some smoke forming in the unit, someone opened a side window for a few minutes, then we couldn’t get it shut, spent 20 to 30 minutes on it trying to get it coded, a couple times I thought it was going to fall out.I understand that parts for a slider that age are not readily available, but for the premium we paid for the unit I would expect things like that to be checked to make sure they are in working order.We enjoyed our stay at the el matadore, but this was quite the downer!

10/10 Excellent

Javier C.

7 Aug 2022

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

Towels in pool

Saturday

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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6/10 Okay

Barbara W.

15 Sept 2021

329 not in good condition

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very 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: first Alicia Hollis Realty was very pro active and took my concerns seriously, the condo itself looked good at first but ac broke and was useless on the 3rd day,ceilings were filthy,ceiling fan in master didn't work,dinning table legs coming loose,dinning chairs broken,ice maker didn't work, and front door lock was useless.

8/10 Good

Leah W., Salado, TX

1 Aug 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation 2021

A great location on Ft. Walton with a home like chill vibe on a older property. Condo was old with some updates however wasn’t very clean when we arrived. Then had to go buy items to get it cleaner. Only a broom with no dustpan was provided. No starter items other than toilet paper was provided. The condo needs a deep clean with sanitary procedures there was no smell of Lysol or bleach used in their cleaning between guests. It wasn’t disgusting but disappointing. The beds are a little old and lumpy but we’re fine. Cooking utensils was a plus. Couches were comfy. Needed more areas to hang up towels since a drying rack wasn’t provided. Laundry room has 1 washer and dryer and it’s hot. Lobby area was hot and outdated. However the property is awesome from the pools to the workout room and the beach was perfect. Wouldn’t stay at this condo again but maybe another in the complex.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Julie D.

19 June 2021

Liked: Location

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

Filthy run down condo!!!

Nasty, dirty condo. Rust spots, stains on furniture, patio door jammed, water damage spots- it was horrible!! Poor property managed!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danelle H., Lafayette Louisiana

19 June 2021

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

Family fun!

My family and I enjoyed our stay here. It was a great spot and the water and beach were beautiful. The condo was nice and had everything we needed. Very family oriented. I do wish there was a washer and dryer in the condo but there was on on each floor so that made it more convenient. It was perfect for what we needed. We will definitely be back! lol

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

16 June 2021

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

Great place for some R&R

This condo was at a great location. Second floor end of the building so no one to our right. Loved that it was at the end of the island so also no other condos to the west low crowds on the beach. Plenty of room for a family of 5. Quick and easy access to the beach. It was quite around us easy to relax. Our family had a blast and will be returning!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

12 June 2021

Great.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donalda A.

22 Sept 2020

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

It is close to the beach and really roomie. We enjoyed the balcony

Close to the beach and the pool. Very quite and everyone where friendly. Will stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yesica R., Dallas,TX

2 Sept 2020

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

Perfect getaway

We had a wonderful weekend at this place. We book this trip last minute and everything was so easy. We loved the location!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

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10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

20 July 2020

Great as always

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 have stayed at the el matador for years and have always used Alicia Hollis. My family used to bring us back in the 80's and even though the buildings have been there that long you can't tell. we will be back ASAP

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6/10 Okay

Sue & Peter G.

25 Feb 2020

Building 3

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was clean and location good to pool - beach. The condo balcony needs a major clean the floor is very dirty. Cleaning supplies should be left clients staying for a month. I stopped at the Alicia office to get a dustpan. No pepper or dish soap when we arrived? Each condo should have recycling containers. Wifi is way to slow owners should invest in higher speed for there guest renting.

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8/10 Good

10 June 2018

Rental 329

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: Condo was a little behind on cleaning and needs some attention. Everything was functional and a super great location. Had everything needed for a long stay. All in all a good experience

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8/10 Good

Sue K.

1 Mar 2018

Snowbird adventure

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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a good time in sunny Florida!

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6/10 Okay

Sue K.

1 Feb 2018

Emerald Coast is Wonderful!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a good time. Unit is nice size. Needs some updating. Windows whistle when windy. Guest bedroom needs a thorough cleaning. NEW MATTRESSES are also needed!!!!!

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

10/10 Excellent

PETER T.

30 June 2017

FUN AT THE BEACH

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, GREAT LOCATION, NOT AS CROWDED, WOULD RECOMMEND, WE'LL BE BACK AGAIN

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

6/10 Okay

Marsha L.

4 July 2015

Mark & Marsha's review of rental #329

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: The El Matador complex was wonderful! Loved the large pool. I was supposed to have a gulf front condo but it was a gulf view which was extremely disappointing!The condo furniture was nice but the condo itself was very outdated (1960's) including the can opener which would not work. I would not recommend this unit to anyone unless it had a complete update!

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Hosted by Chris, Sher, Austin

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

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Other Space 1

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