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El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE ACTIVITIES-$300/Day Value

El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE ACTIVITIES-$300/Day Value

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Overview of El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE ACTIVITIES-$300/Day Value

Reviews
7.4 out of 10 Good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 696 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • GymGymGym
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, Florida
  • Popular LocationEmerald Coast Convention Center5 min drive
  • Popular LocationOkaloosa Island Pier5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBoardwalk on Okaloosa Island5 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Other Space 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE ACTIVITIES-$300/Day Value

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 -> /fun/ajh/. 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.

Property manager

Steve Hollis
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
El Matador 146 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE ACTIVITIES $300/Day Value
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
8.6 out of 10, (8 reviews)
El Matador 146 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE ACTIVITIES $300/Day Value

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is on the beach. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkeling adventures can be found near the property.
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Fort Walton Beach, Florida

What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 8 min walk
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 5 min drive
  • Emerald Coast Convention Center - 5 min drive
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 5 min drive
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Whataburger - 8 min drive
  • Whiskey Barn - 9 min drive
  • Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - 10 min drive
  • Olive Garden - 9 min drive
  • Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - 10 min drive

Reviews

7.4

Good

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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4/10 Poor

Nicole C.

Worst experience
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat 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: The place was filthy. Rugs and carpet were stained and gross. Beds in the smaller bedroom were terrible to sleep on. Very outdated. Dead bug on the wall. Master bathroom was a joke. Toilet we had to fix. Table broken. Bar stool also broken.
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8/10 Good

Lorna B.

Great Location, Older amenities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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4/10 Poor

Patrick D.

Great Location, horrible u it
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.
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6/10 Okay

Lindsay W., Springville, AL

Good Beach Vacay, suggest Building 3 or 4 to others
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!
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10/10 Excellent

great location
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
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

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