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El Matador 243 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!

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Spa
Dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, books

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 696 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Place, Fort Walton Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa Sound
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach (Okaloosa Island), this condo is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. .This condo is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Destin Beaches and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk.
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What's nearby

  • Fort Walton Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Rosa Sound - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Buffet - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

El Matador 243 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!

This gorgeous unit has an open kitchen concept with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Dining area has an extra large table where the whole family can sit and have a meal together. Living room has a sofa sleeper with a large screen TV and access to the balcony which has an incredible view of the courtyard and the Gulf of Mexico. Both bedrooms have queen size beds, flatscreen TV's and DVD players. Bathroom has a tub/shower combination with an extra sink / dressing area. Unit is centrally located within the complex to all the amenities that El Matador has to offer.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,035 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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El Matador 243 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Janet P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Great location and grounds were well manicured. Beach is beautiful. Condo was not as clean as it should have been. Carpet, floor and baseboards very dirty, dishwasher was in pieces but fixed wnen we reported it. Gasket hanging loose on refrigerator. We still enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Property

I loved the condo, very clean and nicely decorated. The only fault I had staying at this condo is the drains were very slow to drain the water in the shower and sinks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Perfect location! Being at the end of the strip was wonderful. Away from the crowds and beautiful water. The condo was beautiful, clean, and in a great location. View of the ocean from the balcony was pretty. It was a short walk to the beach. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Tosha R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

Quiet section of the beach. Not too many people. Lots of great places to eat. Close to Destin too. Property is well kept. This unit is close to the washer and dryer And. It far from the trash drop.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

KEISHA H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Please provide ALL check out info. up front

Some checkout details were placed on check in docs. Additional check out details were emailed to me the night before checkout. I didn't see email to after I left the property. Additional checkout tasks in the email suggested a possible fee for not leaving beds unmade,starting the dishwasher or placing bath linens in the shower. Otherwise, nice property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Very nice, decorated beautiful, kitchen was very nice.

Kept up very nice, had problems with elevator, kitchen was nice, we needed paper towels and coffee filters. Shower floor needed bleach. But overall a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

derek c.

Great place to stay

Nice rooms and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Zachary J.

We will be back!!

Start off by say we had an amazing stay at El Matador. Best beach on the gulf I’ve visited, by far. Our condo was recently remolded and very up to date. We had an A/C problem but they sent maintenance over immediately. The price was right and the stay was better. Only downfall was our condo only had one shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Donald B.

Quite a walk to the beach and built in pool. Only 3 barbecue pits for the complex

Overall a good experience aside from the few inconveniences
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

nichole r.

Beautiful condo in a great location for a great price

Beautiful condo in a great location for a great price

2/10 Terrible

Hope J.

It's what you can't see...

I am hoping by now the owner has replaced the mattress and had a thorough cleaning of the unit. We arrived to a unit that looked wonderful in the pictures but once we got to the bedrooms it was disturbing and disgusting. Mattresses were stained sooo bad, no mattress covers like I was told by management on the phone when I booked- they were mattress pads... This was both beds! I found bed bug traps under the bed which later they said were precautionary, which I'm not willing to believe at most it was precautionary from because of a previous infestation due to the fact that there was a missing outlet cover (indicating treatment) and liquid drips all over the painted walls in the room and bathroom which I didn't think about until later. The sheets and bedspread which are white looked like they needed to be shaken out from all the different specks of dirt, lint or whatever was on it. But back to the mattresses, they had tons of different stains, probably pee and God knows what else. Management wasn't available to rectify the problem because no one was in on Sunday. I contacted the owner and she went and checked the unit but both owner and management refused a refund because they said it wasn't "bad enough" to give a refund and I needed to dispute with credit card company even after the girl in office said she agreed the mattresses needed to be replaced and were gross. After we inspected this it left us no choice but to leave the unit after a 13 hour drive and go rent a $500 a night room elsewhere and ruined our planned 5 day trip and dropped it down to 2 nights. The owner said I was dramatic and the security we turned key into said he had never seen anything like it and we were distraught from the moment we arrived. Which is odd because we pulled up and asked where to get the key since they were closed and he helped us get it we took a short drive before looking at the unit and my husband was alone and very calm when he turned in the key and we had no contact with anyone else in that 20 minutes of being there, it was a rude comment and had no credibility to it at all. Worst vacation experience ever.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016