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El Matador 453 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open FREE TICKETS! $300/Day

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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
TV
Terrace/patio

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Gym

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 beach condo is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Destin Beaches and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk.

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) - 25 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 453 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open FREE TICKETS! $300/Day

THIS IS ONLY A SATURDAY-SATURDAY RESERVATION DURING PEAK SEASON!

Enjoy Free Activities with your stay — a $300+ per day value! As our way of saying thank you, you’ll receive complimentary daily admissions to popular local attractions. (Valid for short-term rentals only. Not available for per diem or guest-of-owner stays.)

Each day, you will receive a ticket to each of the following:

- Shalimar Golf Course
- Big Kahuna’s Water Park
- Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
- Wild Willy’s Grand Prix
- Sea Blaster (Dolphin Cruise (Beach or Sunset))
- Sea Blaster (Snorkeling Trip)
- Cruisin’ Tiki’s (Evening Sunset Cruise)

Looking for paradise? You’ve found it at El Matador—one of the most sought-after beach resorts on the Emerald Coast. This secluded condominium community is nestled between beautiful white sand dunes and the sparkling emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, offering the perfect setting for a relaxing coastal escape.

This thoughtfully designed unit offers a comfortable layout ideal for families or couples. The master bedroom features a king-size bed, cable TV, walk-in closet, private bath with separate tub and shower, and direct balcony access. The second bedroom includes twin beds, with a second bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The spacious private balcony provides beautiful views of both the Gulf of Mexico and the courtyard pool—perfect for relaxing mornings and sunset evenings.

Back at the El Matador, enjoy a full range of resort amenities, including:
- Two swimming pools
- His-and-her whirlpools and saunas
- Tennis courts and fitness center
- Direct private beach access

Located at the quiet end of Okaloosa Island, El Matador offers a peaceful, gated beachfront setting while still being just minutes from Fort Walton Beach and Destin. A short drive takes you to Destin— “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”—where you’ll find dining, shopping, fishing charters, and family attractions like Big Kahuna’s Water Park.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a water park, a hot tub, and a sauna.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

1602-267243

El Matador 453 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing room with amazing views very clean, easy access to restaurants and shopping
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angie M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not worth the price

Was not worth what i paid. There were bugs in the kitchen, guest bathroom didn't work and only one smoke detector in the condo. The master bedroom the floor was not clean. Very disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025