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El Matador 316 by AJH Rentals FREE BEACH SERVICE+ACTIVITIES! $300/Day

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A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a large window providing a view of the outdoors.
A beachfront property with palm trees, a gazebo, and a pool area.
A patio area with stone tables and benches, palm trees, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a beach with people, and a clear view of the ocean.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Gym

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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)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Okaloosa Island, this condo is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. The condo includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Fort Walton Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Rosa Sound - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gi Jade - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Beachview - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬10 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 316 by AJH Rentals FREE BEACH SERVICE+ACTIVITIES! $300/Day

FREE BEACH SERVICE INCLUDED!

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)

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom ground-floor condo is located in Building 3 at El Matador and is beautifully decorated in light, coastal tones. The unit features updated bathrooms with walk-in showers and offers a peaceful patio view overlooking the landscaped grounds, the pool, and a partial view of the Gulf. Its ground-floor location makes it especially convenient and a great option for families, with easy outdoor access and space for kids to play.

Located at the end of Okaloosa Island, this peaceful resort offers a quiet, private beach experience while still being just minutes from the shopping, dining, and entertainment of Fort Walton Beach and nearby Destin. Head just a few miles into Destin—known as “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”—for fishing charters, waterfront dining, golf courses, and attractions like Big Kahuna’s Water Park.

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

With miles of beautiful sugar-white sand beaches just steps away, this condo is the perfect spot for a relaxing and family-friendly beach getaway.
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony or patio. There's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a sofa bed, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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

  • Gated community

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

1602-114180

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this condo?

This condo is situated in Okaloosa Island within a 10-minute walk of Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. You'll also find Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island and Santa Rosa Sound within a short drive.

Is this condo next to a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this condo?

No, this condo doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Does this condo provide breakfast?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this condo allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.

What is the closest airport to this condo?

The closest major airport to this condo is Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS), which is 11.6 mi away (20 minutes by car).

El Matador 316 by AJH Rentals FREE BEACH SERVICE+ACTIVITIES! $300/Day Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We loved this unit on the ground floor of Building 3 at El Matador. The pool was steps away and the grill was so convenient. Overall we were happy in 316 and hope to rent here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We loved it. Location great, beach not crowded. Room was clean and just as expected. Property owner was plesant and check in and out was easy. We'll be back. 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Laurie L.

Long/Riley August Vacation 2020

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time; love this condo, but .... it wasn’t very clean. We found food under several pieces of furniture. Also, found a large bug! 😬
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Denise D.

Disappointed in El Matador Unit 316

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The furnishings in this condo were absolutely so old and run down plus the condo had not been cleaned very well. In addition, we had trouble with roaches, which you call Palmetto bugs, but they are roaches. I’ve stayed in many condos at El Matador over the past 25 years and this one was horrible.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Claudia N.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Pros and cons

PROS- Location is great! Right in front of the pool and the beach. Grill and big green space just steps away. The condominium is quiet, clean and organized. Kitchen has everything you need. Laundry unit is right in front of the condo which is super convenient. The kitchen and bathrooms were pretty clean. CONS- The condo floors were really dirty. My kids feet and knees were black. We found an empty juice bottle under our bed. We had to buy a mop and mop all the floors. The furniture is old so inside the drawers has a strong old wood smell. Overall I would recommend it. If you can get past the dirty floors and the drawers smell, you will have a great time there. The location is amazing and staff is friendly. Pretty good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kathy E.

Lacking a few essentials

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Not a bad unit overall. Floors need cleaning. One walk across the floors barefoot and you have dirty feet. There was not a broom in the unit - which is key to keeping sand out! There was not a fly swatter - which is key to getting rid of the flies. There is mold in the shower - yuck. King size bed is not comfortable, it's hard. And the kitchen is poorly stocked. We did appreciate and use the free beach service.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Samantha B.

Pictures are old and out of date

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the second time in this specific condo and years of coming to the El Matador with my family for reunions. This condo specifically out of the 6 that my whole family used that week was in the worst conditions. The pictures used to advertise this condo are not accurate. The couch and chair are worn and have stains and you feel dirty sitting on them. The floor rug is not the same and the one there has a bucket worth of sand in it never been taken out to shake out. The master bed mattress is beyond firm and old and the comforter doesn’t get washed and has stains all over it. The fan in the master bath doesn’t work. The kitchen floor is sticky and has stains. The worst part is the sliding door this unit has never replaced their door making it impossible to open with one hand and no child can do it. Disappointed and so dirty we came home early and the owner didn’t care about our experience. The amount of money they are charging is ridiculous to the age and lack of care in this condo. Again our family has 6 condos and our family felt horrible for us having to stay in this condo for the same money. We won’t be back after going there for 30 years.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ground floor is always a plus for us!! Easy to pool and beach.Sliding back patio door was very hard to open and close. Would stay again .
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Perfect Room for a Perfect Vacation

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: Ground floor access for our young kids and big kids to go back and forth to and from the pool was a great pick. The room was clean, came with everything we needed. The larger beds in the second bedroom helped us out, we were comfortable with 2 toddlers and 2 teens in that room. The facility was clean and we felt safe the whole time leaving things on our patio and our slider open for our children.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Earl S.

Great vacation

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 had a wonderful vacation and we’re very happy with our stay in 316. It has everything we needed, was very convenient, and had fantastic AC. The included beach service is also very nice. We will be back and I would gladly stay in this unit next time.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kathy E.

Lacking a few essentials

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Not a bad unit overall. Floors need cleaning. One walk across the floors barefoot and you have dirty feet. There was not a broom in the unit - which is key to keeping sand out! There was not a fly swatter - which is key to getting rid of the flies. There is mold in the shower - yuck. King size bed is not comfortable, it's hard. And the kitchen is poorly stocked. We did appreciate and use the free beach service.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Bill P.

FT. WALTON BEACH

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: DISAPPOINTED.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Marsha C.

Our Wonderful stay at ElMatador

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: Our condo was Wonderful! When we first walked in we could smell how clean it was and everything looked extremely clean as well. We were not happy with being on the first floor at first but it didn't take long to realize that this was one of the best rentals we have ever had on Okaloosa Island. The convenience was SO Nice! We will definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Awesome

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 have been coming to El Matador fir over 35 years! We always use Alicia Hollis and we are never disappointed in either of them! Great Family Vacation destination!!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Laurie L.

Long/Riley August Vacation 2020

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time; love this condo, but .... it wasn’t very clean. We found food under several pieces of furniture. Also, found a large bug! 😬
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Vacation 2020

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: It was very simple and easy. You can book online or over the phone. The staff are very helpful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

john M.

Beach 2020 at the Elmat

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Rental experience was very positive. I found the folks at Alicia Hollis very helpful and accommodating. We first staring staying at the ElMat 40 years ago and loved it. With our young grandchildren, the lawn area is excellent.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

-Ok Stay-

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stay at the El matador every year for the past 6 years. Have had several different rooms but always a ground unit. This unit was very disappointing. This condo is very outdated, cooking pots, pans and utensils are not anything that of normal use and the pans to cook on stove top need to be trashed. Not much seating area in the living room and very uncomfortable to sit in. Outside on the patio the tile is broken and my 3 year old cut her foot on a piece of the broken tile. I would not recommend this unit until updates happen and repairs are made.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Phillip M.

One week stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Like the location of unit 316 and have stayed there before. Unfortunately the owner has not paid attention to the kitchen furnishings so if you like to cook you own meals, you might want to select another unit.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

kay m.

March on Okaloosa

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: We had a wonderful location . Great choice for relaxing.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kristy H.

EM 316 Family friendly

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: We have rented condos at El Matador through Alicia Hollis for 20+ years. Always stay here and always will. However, this stay was not what we expected. We had 4 adults. Needed 2 King and/or Queen beds. What we got was 1 King and 2 fulls. Since they have 2 beds squished into the guest room, we couldn't change or even walk around in that room. The master was great, but they took off part of the guest bathroom to make the master bath bigger. As an adult, the guest bath wasn't big enough to shower, shave or do your makeup. I will definitely stay again but I will re confirm what we booked is actually what is will be there when we arrive.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Great beach vacationi

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 have rented at El Matador with Alicia Hollis for years. This year was the same great experience as always.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Vacation 2018

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: Relaxing, peaceful, well deserved!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

Nice stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed in this unit over Christmas vacation. The unit was clean and tastefully decorated with a beach theme. Since it was on the ground floor, it was easily accessed from the parking lot and we could exit through the back door to the pool and beach. I would recommend this unit.

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