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9.2

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 696 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Gym

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Emerald Coast Convention Center5 min drive
Okaloosa Island Pier5 min drive
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island5 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great beach and clean property. The unit was great for our purposes - a relaxing week at the beach.

Michael O.

Jul 2, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

El Matador 143 - Fourth floor unit

This 2 bedroom unit is centrally located, providing convenient access to the tennis and basketball courts, both pools, the recreation building and the sugar white sands of the Gulf of Mexico. This unit has been recently renovated to include new flooring, paint, and granite countertops. The kitchen is equipped with everything you will need to prepare and serve meals. Relax in the plush living room and enjoy the tremendous view of the Gulf of Mexico. The one bathroom floor plan provides a second vanity next to the guest bedroom for added convenience. Come and make memories! Free Wi-Fi available

El Matador Condominiums are located next to 17 miles of uninhabited beach. To make your Florida vacation unforgettable, our beach resort offers an array of amenities which includes two pools (one is heated seasonally), tennis/pickle ball and basketball courts, a fitness center, whirlpools, saunas, meeting rooms and more! Resting on over 12 acres, El Matador is beautifully landscaped and meticulously attended featuring lush palm trees and manicured lawn. The resort is accented by surrounding sugar-white sand, the sparkling surf, and is convenient to many unique shopping establishments fine restaurants and a variety of water sports.

Age Requirement: NO reservations will be accepted for singles under the age of 25 unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A parent or legal guardian shall be allowed to supervise no more than 3 individuals under the age of 25. Parent or legal guardian MUST occupy the same room as those they are supervising. Any reservations made under false pretenses will forfeit all prepaid rents and deposits and will be required to vacate the unit.

Property manager

Vacation Planner

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

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 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 near 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

Okaloosa Island Beach - 8 min walk
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 5 min drive
Emerald Coast Convention Center - 5 min drive
Okaloosa Island Pier - 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
‪Whiskey Barn - ‬9 min drive
‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬10 min drive
‪Olive Garden - ‬9 min drive
‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is El Matador 143 - Fourth floor unit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is El Matador 143 - Fourth floor unit located?

Situated by the sea, this condo is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Emerald Coast Convention Center and Okaloosa Island Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

2 July 2023

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

Okaloosa Island

Great beach and clean property. The unit was great for our purposes - a relaxing week at the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

10 Aug 2022

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

Perfect recharge!

Comfortable, low-key and relaxing vacation spot. Not fancy but has everything you could need for a family beach getaway! Will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

24 June 2022

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

Matador condo

We had a great time, it’s a good location close to the beach , nice pool and the condo was clean and surprisingly stocked with extra items we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Daniel a.

13 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Good location, spacious place and decent ocean view.

The good. Great location away from the traffic. Close to the beach and decent views from the balcony with plenty of room inside. Good size kitchen with plenty of pots and pans although we did not cook much. Clean and kept property grounds and friendly staff. The bad. A bit on the older side which I normally would not have a problem with, but it did have a musty smell especially on the kids room. I'm not sure if the carpet needs to be replaced, but there's a strong odor on that bedroom. There were a lot of gnats in the apartment although the kitchen area looked clean. Also, something resembling dried up bodily fluid was on the back of one of the pillow shams like it had not been washed. My kid found it he was laying on it, so that is my biggest complaint about the stay there, and the odd smell within the apartment especially on the smaller bedroom is what keeps me from not giving it a high review. The living room has a coffee table with a large glass top, so if you have small children that like to climb on furniture be careful as it could be dangerous. Overall decent experience, but please check the cleanliness of the linens for the next renter. We paid decent money for the cleaning fee, so we expect everything to be as clean as possible. Thank you for hosting our family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

9 June 2022

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

Wonderful condo

This was our second stay in this unit. It is always clean and accommodating. We have had zero issues with either stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Barbara C.

22 May 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Construction on building nois from 7-6 plus

A few days before our stay el Matador contacted me to inform me the unit booked is not available due to unit sold. Received upgrade to beach few unit. Unfortunately this was a major downgrade. The new unit sed awful like mold and was very musty. Causing allergies. The beds smelled really bad and all the fruniture smelled and is in need to be replaced. Especially the beds, couch and recliner. Our bedroom window did not lock which was a big safety concern as it faced the walk way. The bedroom has a big utility light outside the window which made the room light as day all night long. Needs better blinds or black out curtains. This building was under construction wich el Matador did not inform us until the night before the trip. Exterior

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christi L.

20 Mar 2022

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

This is a family friendly location. The condos are well managed, the beach is beautiful and secluded

The beds were so comfortable the space was open, comfortable and clean. We will go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Nick & Michelle C.

5 Aug 2021

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

Family Beach Vacation

Overall nice condo for our family beach vacation. The location was close to the beach, and a nice view from the deck. A couple minor things which kept it from a 5 star rating but nothing that prevented us from enjoying our quick trip to Florida.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krystal K.

3 Aug 2020

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

So happy

The condo was cozy and clean, beds were comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and enjoyed the community grounds!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

22 July 2020

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

Great stay at El Matador

We really enjoyed our stay at El Matador. The facilities were great. The location is awesome. It is at the end of the inhabited portion of the island, so there is nothing further down the road/beach. This created a less crowded environment. The check-in/check-out procedures were easy and reasonable. The pools are relaxing. The beach access was perfect. Chair/umbrella rentals was easy. The room had several beach chairs included that we used also. It also had a small inflatable boat with paddles. It was fun to use. Several other beach toys were available. The room had several games/puzzles included though we didn't use these. Books and DVDs were included also. If I had any complaint, it would be that the pocket door was very hard to close enough to lock. Also, the key is hard to remove from the deadbolt lock. But these issues were extremely minor. Overall, the experience was wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

William M.

26 Oct 2018

Great condo and great location

Loved this place a lot. Nice condo and so many great places to eat close by.will definitely go back. We have to leave two days early due to hurricane Michael. You can't control the weather.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Vacation Planner

El Matador Management Company was founded in 2000 to better serve the guests and owners of El Matador. Our staff has dedicated themselves to making certain that the time you spend with us will be the most enjoyable vacation experience you've ever had. You'll experience recreation, sightseeing and world class dining all within minutes of our vacation resort. You'll find beautiful beaches, sugar white sand, emerald green water, one of a kind shops, magnificent scenery and everything else that makes for a perfect stay in paradise. Our Fort Walton Beach Condos are beautifully furnished and fully equipped for your comfort, convenience and offer stunning views where you can enjoy beautiful beach sunsets. Don't waste another minute, contact us today and book your dream vacation condo.