Apartment in Okaloosa Island, FL
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this apartment rental
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 and memorable beach getaway.
Located at the quiet end of Okaloosa Island, El Matador provides a peaceful, gated environment while still being just minutes from Fort Walton Beach and Destin. Just a short drive away, you can explore Destin—“The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”—where you’ll find deep-sea fishing charters, waterfront dining, shopping, and some of the best golf courses in the Florida Panhandle. For family fun, spend a day at Big Kahuna’s Water Park, a local favorite packed with attractions for all ages.
Back at the resort, enjoy a full range of amenities, including:
- Two swimming pools
- His-and-her whirlpools and saunas
- Tennis courts and fitness center
- Direct private beach access
With miles of pristine, sugar-white beaches just steps away and both relaxation and adventure within reach, El Matador is the perfect destination for your next coastal escape.
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 and memorable beach getaway.
Located at the quiet end of Okaloosa Island, El Matador provides a peaceful, gated environment while still being just minutes from Fort Walton Beach and Destin. Just a short drive away, you can explore Destin—“The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”—where you’ll find deep-sea fishing charters, waterfront dining, shopping, and some of the best golf courses in the Florida Panhandle. For family fun, spend a day at Big Kahuna’s Water Park, a local favorite packed with attractions for all ages.
Back at the resort, enjoy a full range of amenities, including:
- Two swimming pools
- His-and-her whirlpools and saunas
- Tennis courts and fitness center
- Direct private beach access
With miles of pristine, sugar-white beaches just steps away and both relaxation and adventure within reach, El Matador is the perfect destination for your next coastal escape.
Amenities at El Matador 450 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Okaloosa Island, FL
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGreat location and stunning views. The vacation rental was clean and comfortable, with helpful property managers. Overall, highly recommended!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful location! Condo clean and comfortable. Had all we needed
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Good room with a view.The places we visited were close buy. You could get to most places withend twenty minutes or less.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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 wonderfully comfortable and enjoyable stay! What I loved the most was the excellent communication before our arrival and how smooth and easy the check-in process was. Honestly, it’s been the best experience I’ve had renting a vacation apartment. The place was super clean, functional, and cozy. If I had to mention one small improvement, it would be the sofa bed—but everything else was fantastic
6 / 10Average·Jun 2026
When we first arrived I was shocked to see that there were actual keys for the door. It looked as though our room was the only one that didn’t at least have a keypad entry. The bolt lock didn’t work. The balcony doors didn’t lock. The carpet looked as though someone had spilt something on it and no one attempted to clean it up. The curtains had little holes all in them. The beds were very uncomfortable and hard and the pillows were flat. There were extra pillows in the closet but they had gross stains on them and we only got one of the extra comforters out of the closet but it was dirty. The ceilings in the bathrooms were peeling off and very outdated and had gaps in the ceiling around the light fixtures. The room was ok other than those things. There were other rooms we saw that were much more updated than the one we were in. The room was ok overall but not for the amount of money is cost to stay there. I have traveled to the beach many times and I have never stayed somewhere with this many issues. Maybe they can take my 2500 and fix some of the problems. The condo as a whole was close to the water, the pool was nice, it was a family friendly place. The doors were locked to the whirlpool and sauna so you couldn’t get in. I would stay an the El Matador again but I wouldn’t stay in this room again.
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Top rated by guests
8.6Excellent
(44 Ratings)
Great location and stunning views. The vacation rental was clean and comfortable, with helpful property managers. Overall, highly recommended!
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