Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
24 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Fort Walton Beach
This condo places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. The condo includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
Okaloosa Island Pier - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
Emerald Coast Science Center - 11 min drive - 4.8 miles
Getting around
Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Whataburger - 8 min drive
Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - 10 min drive
Slim Chickens - 8 min drive
Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - 10 min drive
Olive Garden - 9 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 245 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE ADVENTURES! $300/Day
Recently remodeled and newly painted One Bedroom unit. New Stove/Oven, New Dishwasher, New Kitchen Sink and Faucet, Brand New Living Room, Bedroom and Dining Furniture, New Vanity and Toilet, New Balcony Table and Chairs, New Wood Floors in Master Bedroom, New Fans in Living Room and Master Bedroom.
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.
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.
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, a phone, and an ironing board.
Property manager
Steve Hollis
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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
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
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
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
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.
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
One Bedroom for Short or Long Term Rentals
One Bedroom for Short or Long Term Rentals. Condo
One Bedroom for Short or Long Term Rentals. Fort Walton Beach
1602-60801
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see near this condo?
This condo in Fort Walton Beach is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. You'll also find Okaloosa Island Pier and Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at this condo?
No, this condo doesn't offer parking.
Is this condo next to a casino?
No, this condo is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this condo?
No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.
What do couples enjoy most about El Matador 245 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open JUL 28 FREE ADVENTURES! $300/Day?
At this beachfront condo, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some condo units, as well as tennis.
Are there hot tubs at El Matador 245 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open JUL 28 FREE ADVENTURES! $300/Day?
No, this condo doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this condo offer 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.
Does this condo have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms 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).
Are there rooms with balconies at El Matador 245 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open JUL 28 FREE ADVENTURES! $300/Day?
Yes, every condo unit at El Matador 245 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open JUL 28 FREE ADVENTURES! $300/Day comes with a balcony.
El Matador 245 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE ADVENTURES! $300/Day Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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Cleanliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Tab E., Union City
Jun 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great, but the condo had the bare minimum.
Tab E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Aug 19, 2013
vaca
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
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 was not happy at all with this unit. The bathroom has not been updated since the 80's, the ice maker did not work, HOWEVER, Alicia J. Hollis brought us 2 bags of ice, and the mattress pad and therefor the sheet would not stay on the bed. Alicia & associates were great as always and I will use them again but NOT this unit.