El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day

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7.4Good
(41 Ratings)
The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean, spacious, and comfortable. Easy access to the beach made the stay pleasant.
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7.4 / 10.0
Good(41 Ratings)

Apartment in Okaloosa Island, FL

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this apartment rental

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? Here it is at the El Matador! Has to be the most sought of family vacation resort on the Emerald Coast. A secluded condominium nestled between the beautiful white sand dunes and the sparkling Emerald Waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

El Matador is truly a beach resort. Just two miles down Santa Rosa Blvd at the end of the Island you will find us – 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 grass areas between our 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 on one of our courts, or in our 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 thirteen miles of undeveloped beaches to the west is sure to have you longing to return.

Amenities at El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
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    Ratings and reviews

    7.4 / 10.0
    Good(41 Ratings)
    review starsSummary of reviews
    The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean, spacious, and comfortable. Easy access to the beach made the stay pleasant.
    From real guest reviews summarized by AI
    8.0 / 10.0
    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Condo location is the seller on this unit...first floor, back door looks out into the courtyard and 100 yards to beach access. Kitchen was redone, great finishes for rental. However, the remainder of the unit is stuck in the 80s and some of the dust probably came from there as well. The renovations stopped at the kitchen counter with no further improvements attempted. Electrical was sketchy as you have to unplug light from one plug and move to upper plug in same outlet to work. Things that don't make send and question safety to be honest. It was "clean" however old paint, outlets, trim, and fixes on bed made it not feel up to date. Dust on ceiling air vent just looks bad, even if not an issue to overall function.
    4.0 / 10.0
    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was fantastic; however, the unit was very bad.1. Master bed is an inverted V. If you sleep to the side you will feel gravity slowly pulling you off. I slept on the couch a nite or so because it has more support than that mattress.2. Kids bed frame had to be adjusted to accommodate the mattress.3. The tub drains drain exceedingly slow.4. Several electrical outlets not functioning to include the 2 bed room which makes the ceiling fan inoperable.5. Had to play battery roulette to get the TV remotes to work.6. Sliding back door needs to be replaced as my kids, my wife, and myself all struggled with it.As the title says, great location but a horrible unit.
    6.0 / 10.0
    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We liked El Matador however if you have children I would highly suggest staying in Building 3 or 4 FIRST FLOOR as it is a much closer walk to the beach (preferably 4)! This Unit, Unit 211 is located in Building 2, which is further away from the water. Being on the FIRST FLOOR was nice to not have to deal with the stairs or elevator. In the master bedroom, the toilet was VERY slow to flush and the bed uncomfortable, and comforter way too heavy and hot for beach vacay. We saw a few bugs as well in the condo. Living room recliner had holes in the fabric. Could use some new furniture! Updated kitchen was nice and spacious. We originally booked El Matador because we heard you could walk the 17 miles of beach down to Navarre. We quickly learned that you cannot walk this stretch of beach any longer which was highly disappointing to us and ALL guests we spoke to on the beach that have been coming to El Matador for years!!!! Not sure if we will come back for this reason. They were writing tickets to people who crossed into the military property. We heard a few people ruined it for all vacationers which is really sad. Such a beautiful beach! The water was crystal clear and blue however August was so HOT! If we go back to El Matador, we wouldn't stay in this unit again due to the longer walk to the sand with 3 children and beach stuff in tow. Hope this helps any out there planning! Also, you must try STEWBY'S restaurant (it's on the same road and delicious)! If you want pizza, Fubar's is right there too!
    10.0 / 10.0
    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: great rental
    2.0 / 10.0
    Wonderful place to stay!
    Wonderful place to stay!
    The condo was perfect. The rental company was extremely helpful and made sure my family had a great experience with their property!
    8.0 / 10.0
    In need of an upgrade
    In need of an upgrade
    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay. However, the property was very outdated and in need of an upgrade. The patio door would not slide very well, the 2 twin beds squeaked very loudly every time you rolled over, the bathrooms were very outdated and the tub wouldn't drain well. Overall we had a good stay but would probably not stay in this particular unit again. My brother was visiting at the same time and stayed at El Matador as well. His unit was in building 4 and was much nicer than ours and had recently been upgraded. He paid the same price as we did. I would definitely stay at El Matador again but not this particular unit.
    2.0 / 10.0
    211 El Matador
    211 El Matador
    Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I experienced an issue with unit 211 my first night of vacation, at 4:30am. I called the after hours emergency line and eventually spoke to Chris. I was told they could move me to another unit, at a much higher cost to myself, which was unacceptable under the circumstances. Chris was very unaccommodating and said several times "there's nothing I can do for you". They did eventually offer a full refund, which then left me in Okaloosa for a 7 day stay having to try and find other accommodations after the first night. I would never rent from this realtor again based on my interaction with Chris.
    2.0 / 10.0
    Love El Matador... not the unit
    Love El Matador... not the unit
    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: We’ve stayed at El matador numerous times. This unit needs major updating and renovations. The were broken drawers, dusty ceiling fan, dust/dirt in the kitchen on the ceiling, dirty fridge door, patio sliding doors that couldn’t slide smoothly, and shower faucets that make it hard to shower. We have always recommended family and friends to El Matador and other units we have stayed at. But will not be coming back to this unit.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this apartment?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals 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 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals 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 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals 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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