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El Matador #523 | by Salt Water Vacations

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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms106 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Fort Walton Beach

With a stay at this condo in Fort Walton Beach (Okaloosa Island), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Okaloosa Island Beach and HarborWalk Village. .This condo is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Destin Beaches and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk.
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What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Emerald Coast Science Center - 10 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬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 #523 | by Salt Water Vacations

Gated Okaloosa Island Beachfront complex with 24 Hour Security, El Matador 523 offers you two pools (one heated seasonally), tennis courts, an indoor whirlpool and sauna, shuffleboard, library, and an exercise room. Nestled next to a protected preserve, this peaceful retreat will keep you coming back. Daily Activities Included Every Day at some of the most popular attractions Okaloosa Island has to offer - daily value of up to $580!
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, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a water park, a hot tub, and a fitness center.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • 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
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

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

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Unit size: 1,143 square feet

Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

481

Reviews

El Matador #523 | by Salt Water Vacations Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quite with relaxing view of the Sound

Very accommodating, just about everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

The rooms were updated and very clean. They left a wagon and 2 chairs that were very helpful. Plenty of towels were available. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent room and the Master King bed amazingly comfortable. Plenty of room for our family of 6!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025