El Matador 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day

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Beautiful kitchen everything you need. - Everything you need here in the kitchen... even if you eat all your meals out - coffee is still an option!
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8.6Excellent
(39 Ratings)
Great location near the beach with clean rentals and helpful property managers. Positive experience with family vacation. Would recommend!
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8.6 / 10.0
Excellent(39 Ratings)

Apartment in Okaloosa Island, FL

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this apartment rental

This El Matador Two Bedroom Ground Floor Unit facing the spacious grounds offers convenient access to the Gulf Front Pool and Emerald Coast Beach. Just walk right out the patio door and take a short walk (about 100 yards) on down to the pool and Beach.

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.

Looking for Paradise? It's Here at El Matador Condominiums in Fort Walton Beach on Okaloosa Island! The most sought after Florida Vacation location offering family vacations on the Beautiful Emerald Coast. El Matador Condos is a secluded condominium complex on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach located next to 17 miles of uninhabited beach. El Matador is nestled between the beautiful white sand beaches and the sparkling Emerald Green Waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

El Matador is truly a Florida Vacation Beach Resort. Just two miles down Santa Rosa Blvd at the end of Okaloosa Island you will find this family vacation gem – secluded but still just a few minutes to all the amenities that Destin and Fort Walton Beach have to offer. Just six miles down Hwy. 98 you can enjoy Destin – “ The Worlds Luckiest Fishing Village” – charter a private trip or take the kids out on a group boat and catch dinner. While in Destin enjoy fine restaurants, shopping, and golfing on some of the best golf courses in the Panhandle of Florida. Hard to believe that you might need a day off from the beach but if you do take the family to Big Kahunas Water Park in the center of old Destin. Much more than just a water park… it’s a day of fun!

Back at the El Matador enjoy the large,12 acre facility with grass areas between the buildings just right for family fun and games. With two pools, his and her whirlpool, and saunas just right for your tired muscles after a game of tennis or pickle ball on one of the courts, or the fitness center. We are located at the end of Okaloosa Island a small barrier Island between Fort Walton Beach and Destin. This gated community with 17 miles of undeveloped beaches to the west is sure to have you longing to return.

Amenities at El Matador 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

8.6 / 10.0
Excellent(39 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Great location near the beach with clean rentals and helpful property managers. Positive experience with family vacation. Would recommend!
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
6.0 / 10.0
It worked for us to stay at for a few nights, but probably wouldn’t book again. The property is dated and not very well maintained. Everything was functional, but very basic and dated. There isn’t much decor, and what is there homemade (not always bad) or broken (for example, a glass cover one a frame was busted). Some of the walls were poorly painted or had spots that weren’t painted. Super 8 quality, functional but nothing more. The bed frames were cheap and even came apart on the middle of the night when someone was sleeping. It was put back together, but definitely inconvenient. The cleanliness was the only real issue we had. One of the beds had sand in it when the blankets were first pulled back and the bed had trash, hair, and dead bugs under it. We booked last minute and options were very limited, so we didn’t expect a 5 star resort, but we were hoping for something with a little more care given to the property.
8.0 / 10.0
It could use some details touched up at this price point.
4.0 / 10.0
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family returned for a second year and we're really not people who complain but this unit was bad, the floors were never mopped, the furniture is disgusting zero hot water, after running it for 20 minutes. 1 roll of toilet paper, zero sponges or anything to clean anything with.The storms I guess kicked up a bunch of algae on the beach so the water wasn't an option so we had to drive to another area in destin to enjoy the beach which obviously isn't in your hands. The condo as mentioned wasn't great and won't be getting that unit again, we were so disappointed we ledt a day early. But we are still plan on returning next year as we really do like the property as a whole just not this unit.
10.0 / 10.0
We decided to book a VERY last minute trip to the gulf for Memorial Day Weekend. That being said, we went in expecting that we’d gotten the “runt of the litter” with availabilities for the price and proximity to the beach. Not at all! Cute little place. Comfortable beds, plenty of space for us and our 2 teens, extra bonuses (activities) came with the stay, great pool, and so close to everything while still being not over crowded. We had an issue with the air conditioning leaking. The rental management sent someone out, and it was determined that it was a condo association issue. The condo association never got back with us so we did what we could to prevent further water damage. But the management company (Austin and Chris were who I dealt with upon check in) were accommodating and so pleasant to deal with.
6.0 / 10.0
Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Not a bad place overall, clean, but no paper towels or dish soap, beach chairs were garbage, only 2 rolls of toilet paper for 3 people 4 nights, had to buy a fry pan because the ones there were garbage!
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time here! We love the El Matador complex and location. The first floor was great for our boys to go out and play in the nice grass area. Their pool is great and close to the beach which is very convenient!
2.0 / 10.0
The trip started with the property manager informing us there was a leak and had to be a hose draining into the ONLY bathtub/bathroom in the unit. She also lied saying “there are no other units available on the island for you.” In isolation- the hose would be no big deal as she said they’d be out to fix on Monday. However, upon arriving at the unit. It was terrible. Mold and rust in the bathroom, dirty, blinds across the sliding door that didn’t work, an old, dirty, wobbly horrible outside table. It was absolutely horrific and we checked out early as we learned there certainly were other units available. This was unsanitary and DANGEROUS for my small children.
10.0 / 10.0
While you can tell they haven’t made it to the bathroom yet as far as updates, everything was nice and functional! No issues at all during our stay. 😁

FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at El Matador 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is El Matador 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at El Matador 117 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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