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El Matador 410 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day

Condo near Okaloosa Island Beach in Fort Walton Beach

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A beach scene with a child playing with sand toys.
A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach, and a tennis court.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and pendant lighting.
A wooden boardwalk leading to the beach with a lamp post on the left.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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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 area

Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Okaloosa Island condo, you'll find Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Also, Santa Rosa Sound is within half a mile (1 km) and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center is within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fort Walton Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Rosa Sound - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean Buffet - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Beachview - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪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 410 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $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 beautiful ground-floor condo is one of El Matador’s finest, offering unbeatable convenience just steps from the beach and close to the pool. Perfect for families, this 2-bedroom unit sleeps up to five guests and features a King bed in the master bedroom and a double and twin bed in the guest room (no sofa sleeper). Enjoy the comfort of high-speed internet and a layout designed for easy access to both the beach and resort amenities. The ground-floor location makes it simple to come and go, whether you're heading out for a day in the sand or relaxing poolside.

Located at the end of Okaloosa Island, El Matador offers a peaceful, gated beachfront setting while still being just minutes from Fort Walton Beach and Destin. A short drive takes you to Destin—“The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”—where you can enjoy fishing charters, waterfront dining, shopping, and top golf courses. Attractions like Big Kahuna’s Water Park provide fun 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
- Spacious green areas for outdoor activities
- Direct private beach access

With its prime location, comfortable accommodations, and included beach service, this condo is the perfect spot for a relaxing and memorable Emerald Coast getaway.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

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
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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 a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing 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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

One of El Matador's Finest - Ground Floor, Steps to Beach Condo
1602-60869

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Matador 410 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day to the airport?

This condo is 11.6 mi (20-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does El Matador 410 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is El Matador 410 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day to the beach?

This condo is a short 6-minute walk from Fort Walton Beaches and 8-minute walk from Okaloosa Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Matador 410 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at El Matador 410 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at El Matador 410 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at El Matador 410 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does El Matador 410 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does El Matador 410 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is El Matador 410 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day to downtown Fort Walton Beach?

This condo is 1.6 mi away from Fort Walton Beach.

El Matador 410 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

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

Great spot for a Guys Trip!

The beach was great. Having a condo on the first floor made it super easy to get to the beach access. Condo was clean and perfect size for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gregg C.

Great trip

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: The condo was nice and well kept. Location couldn't be better. AJ Hollis is easy to deal with.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Grandmas vaca

It was wonderful! The place was awesome and hope to stay again sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sybil W.

Great stay!

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: This condo’s location is perfect. Alicia Hollis staff was very helpful and nice.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Spring getaway

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: Another wonderful spring break with family.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gwen G.

Great Condo!

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: The condo is clean, modern and great location. Very short walk to the beach. This was our second stay in this condo.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

El Matador

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 stayed at this property for years--very nice. Great beach access. AJ Hollis has provided great service for years as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2015
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sun, Fun Memories

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 family enjoyed another delightful spring vacation at El Matador. Unit 410 is both beautiful and comfortable. Wonderful memories were made. Looking forward to our return next year. Suzanne Dietrich
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gwen G.

Excellent Property

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 great experience at this property. It was well maintained and convenient to the Ft. Walton/Destin area. The kitchen was well equipped and the rooms clean. A short walk to the beach and pool. We had a small issue with the lock on the door, but maintenance was there in less than 20 minutes and fixed the issue. The laundry room was close by and very clean. We hope to return in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tammy W.

Pleasant stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: The condo was nice. There are some things that can be updated. The front door had a gap when locked. We had to push close to not have such a big gap but still some gap after pushing shut. The sliding glass door is old and lock kept falling off. Bed was very very firm but not for us. Condo was in a good location for the walk to the beach and parking lot. Dead roaches on floor in second bedroom but that is expected since unit is on ground floor. Condo was clean other than that. I feel like if you’re paying a lot of money for a unit it should be updated to some point.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Martha M.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Responsive management but unable to leave positive review.

Unfortunately, I am unable to leave a more positive review.I booked this rental for 6 people after confirming with management in advance that the unit included a sofa bed and could comfortably sleep 6. However, upon arrival, I discovered that the unit only sleeps 5. The first bedroom has a king bed, and the second bedroom has a full bed and a twin. The sofa in the living room is not a pull-out, despite being told otherwise. I contacted management immediately, and while they did respond and brought an inflatable sofa bed the next day, this was not the setup I was led to expect.Additionally, the air conditioning was not working upon arrival. Management was responsive and had someone come out the next day in the late afternoon to fix it.While I appreciate that management was reachable and did respond to concerns, the inaccuracies in the listing and the delayed resolution of the issues affected our stay. For these reasons, I’m unable to give a more favorable review.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H.

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

Love El Matador

We've vacationed at El Matador for 26 years. We love that the pool and beach are just steps from the condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Vacation 2022

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 another great vacation!! Awesome condo,great weather and great seafood!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

El Matador, a bit of paradise on the Gulf

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 spent Spring Break at El Matador for many years and love the location and the complex. The unit we stayed in was absolutely beautiful.Everyone at Alicia Hollis Realty is polite, pleasant and extremely helpful. Already looking forward to returning in April 2023.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Sulphur Springs, TX

Great Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Close to the beach snd pool. Had a wonderful time with friends. Will go again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith G.

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

Labor Day weekend

Great location. Good property complex. Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Family vacation 2021

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. We come here every year for our family vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Family vacation 2021

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. We come here every year for our family vacation.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Butch & Paulette R.

410

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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo is an awesome unit, the only problem is there are alot of ROACHES
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Willa B.

It was wonderful as usual.

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: The unit was nice but appliances could use an update. The coffee pot was tricky. You had to stay close and sometimes had to turn it of and on a few times before it worked. I enjoyed my stay but there was times I wondered if I had chose unit 415 would it have been nicer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

October Getaway to FWB

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: Another super getaway to the coast and stay at the El Mat Unit 410. We waited until late to decide on this trip and were happy to see that this unit was available as we have stayed here for numerous years and like the location.The drive down was quite soggy with the remnants of Hurricane Delta, but things cleared when we reached FWB and there was a tremendous sunset that so many of us got to enjoy... along with a nice beach wedding!This unit is well-kept and very clean, but is showing its age... especially in the decorating scheme and some fixtures. The owner would be wise to consider some updates, but again, that would all be cosmetic as the 'bones' are great and the El Matador is well managed and the facility is maintained nicely.I appreciate the assistance of Sher and the crew at Alicia Hollis, Realtor. I required their additional assistance with delivery of a package while we were on vacation and their professionalism was really appreciated!Great week at the beach!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jane s.

October 2020 Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Have always used Alicia Hollis. Always professional and has never steered me wrong.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jane s.

October 2020 Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Have always used Alicia Hollis. Always professional and has never steered me wrong.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great time on Okaloosa Island

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 fabulous time! We loved the first floor convenience of being just a few steps from the beautiful beach. We will definitely return!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great time on Okaloosa Island

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 fabulous time! We loved the first floor convenience of being just a few steps from the beautiful beach. We will definitely return!!