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El Matador 239 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day

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A beach with umbrellas and lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a clear blue sky.
A wooden beach pavilion with a bench, overlooking a sandy beach with umbrellas and people.
A sauna room with wooden benches and a stone heating element.
Interior
A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and dishwasher. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Fort Walton Beaches
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Internet
  • Balcony or patio

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

El Matador 239 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day

Enjoy Free Activities with your stay! As our way of saying thank you, you’ll receive complimentary daily admissions to popular local attractions—one per day, every day of your stay. (Valid for short-term rentals only. Not available for per diem or guest-of-owner stays.)

Each day, you will receive a free 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 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo offers stunning beach views and is located on the 3rd floor of Building 2 at El Matador. As an end unit, it provides extra space and additional windows, allowing for even more natural light and breathtaking views—truly a must-see to appreciate. The condo features a king-size bed in the primary bedroom, two full-size beds in the guest bedroom, and a queen-size sofa sleeper in the living room, comfortably accommodating families or groups. For your entertainment, there are three flat-screen TVs along with Wi-Fi access throughout the unit. El Matador is a gated beachfront community with 24-hour security, offering a peaceful and secure environment for your stay.

Guests can enjoy a variety of on-site amenities, including:
- Two swimming pools (one heated during winter months)
- Tennis courts and a basketball court
- Fitness center

With its spacious layout, incredible views, and resort-style amenities, this condo is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your time on the Emerald Coast.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4101125
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
On-site 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

Okaloosa Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Walton Beach, is home to this condo. 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 Emerald Coast Science Center are also worth visiting.
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Fort Walton Beach, FL

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
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 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

Frequently asked questions

Is El Matador 239 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Matador 239 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Matador 239 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Matador 239 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day located?

Located in Okaloosa Island, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound, Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Ross Marler Park and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John Adam E.

Long Weekend

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: Condo was in very good shape, clean and enjoyable. Beach was excellent and kids loved the Pool.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2026
Thank you for everything hope you had a great time cannot wait to see you again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was a great place for us to stay as a family of 5. There was plenty of room for us to spread out if we weren't at the beach or the pool. The king size bed was comfy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie S.

Grand kids vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: We had a wonderful time in unit very clean people in complex and at Realtors Office very friendly and helpful Would definitely recommend
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2020
Bobbie, we appreciate your respond and we hope to see you again to this wonderful condo, We hope you enjoyed our wonderful beaches and sunsets. See you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Nekol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean and cozy with a beautiful view! We had plenty of room for our family of 5. It is the last condo on the strip so the beach was not packed. We would’ve liked to have more updated appliances such as an air fryer and/or Keurig but definitely made due without them. The door lock is a little tricky and takes a little strength to open but was not bad once we figured it out. Unfortunately, the condo was not cleaned properly as we found a pair of swim trunks and undergarments underneath the sink in the first bathroom. Overall, it was a nice experience and I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Ok

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: View from balcony not the best. Needs a new duvet in the master. Great towels. Got tired of making ice cubes. There was some kind of ice machine but no instructions so just bought ice. Recommend with reservations.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Zachary S.

Fun vacation

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 loved our time there. It was the second time staying here and we will be back!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Poor view from a poorly maintained condo in a great facility.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was 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: Bulky Foam Mattress stuffed into master bedroom closet, making closet inaccessible. Doors to closet were off tracks. Moved mattress to second bedroom.Faucet set in 2nd bathroom loose and wobbly; needs to be tightened. Spray nozzle in kitchen sink would not retract; weight not in proper place. Had to use masking tape to hold up faucet.Very limited view of gulf. Living room had a HUGE TV; much bigger than needed. Hard on eyes so close to couch.Couldn't be turned to be viewed from dining table. (Excellent picture; would be great in larger room.)Would not stay in that condo again, but will probably return to ElMatador.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stephanie S.

Fantastic 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 satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an amazing time the views were magnificent. We really enjoyed the pool and easy access to the beach ⛱ The room itself was cute and comfy just needed a little TLC 😊 Overall we had a pleasant time.... Thank you for your hospitality!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2022
Thanks for your review Stephanie and we are happy you enjoyed your stay at the El Matador unit 239. That is a very cute and comfortable condo, and easy access to both pools and gym and close walk to the beach. Call us for next next vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosibel S.

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

Peaceful and safe!

The condo is at the end of the road making it very peaceful and safe with security.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

What's your first name? W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Misrepresented

Air conditioner broken for 2 days. Nothing like the pictures shown. Stained bed covers. Not remodeled as stated. Only thing nice was kitchen. Mold in bathroom curtains. Light in shower broken. New pictures should be taken to show real condo! Items in closets stained (pillows and blankets). Will not stay here again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great pool and beach access

The location was great and we really enjoyed the pool and beach access. The unit, despite the listing is in need of a lot of updating. the master bath mixer valve was not functioning and we notified management immediatly upon arrival. The overall feel was a unit needing some TLC, despite a remodeled kitchen. We also encountered an A/C failure, Alicia's office was prompt with a repair man (Shout out to Alpine Air) who found a burned wire for the compressor unit on the deck. I was very satisfied with the prompt service we received. We had a great time, but he unit is definately not completely remodeled and needs some attention.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

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

Ft Walton getaway 2021

The room was great and comfortable. Close to the beach and pool. Condo easy drive to grocery store and places to eat. Short drive to kids activities other than the beach. Beach was not over crowded. Over all a great place to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah h.

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

Great location Great Area

We love this area and condo. This property was a corner unit and had great views. Short walk to the beach and the beach wasn't even that crowded as we are on the end of the beach. The room was very nice. a few maintenance issues need taken care of but nothing that effected our stay and overall we were very happy with it. We just love El Madator and the units!!!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Michael S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Will not stay here again.

Beds were terrible. Faucet would not shut off so we had to quit using the shower. We had 6 people using one shower. Very dated. The property manager made very little effort to get the faucet fixed so I took it apart and got it to shut off but we didn’t use it in case it started running again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janet h.

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

Matador building 3

Nice condo just a little dated. Had ac problems first night which was quickly resolved the next day. Condo didn’t provide an iron or hairdryers but we were ok. Quiet and nice pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Holli C.

Comfortable stay

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 location was great with view of the ocean. The property is the last one on the island, felt somewhat private. Workout facility met our needs. Rental was clean. The only issue we had was the oven wouldn’t work. We called and left a message and by our second call someone came to fix it but it was our last day. We made due. Not sure how the ice maker worked, no instructions. Would use it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2021
Thanks so much for your review and i am really sorry you did not use the icemaker, but, there were instructions on the counter, so we don't know what happened. I am glad that you enjoyed el matador and we hope to see you again, next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Spring Break El Matador

Very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Ok

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: View from balcony not the best. Needs a new duvet in the master. Great towels. Got tired of making ice cubes. There was some kind of ice machine but no instructions so just bought ice. Recommend with reservations.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2020
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us, but, we will notify the owner about the ice making,and i thought there were instructions how to use that icemaker. but, we are looking forward to see you again next year.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tyler B.

Nice and Very Clean.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I enjoyed my stay during my work trip to Fort Walton. The fitness center was better than most Ive used. The room was VERY clean and had everything I needed. The only thing it was missing was a nice balcony view of the ocean. You can see the ocean but I certainly wouldn't call looking around the corner of a building and across a parking lot breathtaking. Very nice condo. I would definitely stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2020
Tyler - Near the fitness rooms are the steam and whirlpool spas. Did you get to use those as well? We are here ready to help when you need to return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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: Excellent.Everything was great.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very Nice Unit with a Great View

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: Everything about the experience was great. It is a beautiful condo and the complex has all of the amenities you'd need. I would recommend this place and especially recommend using Alicia J Hollis Realtor. Chris is very helpful and accommodating.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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: The unit was very nice and had everything that we needed for our stay. Will be back next year!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Chris S.

July 2018

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: July 2018
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

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: Thank you. Wilma Peterson
Archival

8/10 Good

James L.

JAL.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Other than the traffic trying to get around at different times of the day the rest was good.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2020
The traffic has been heavier than normal in the area this year. We are glad that it did not ruin your entire stay with us.

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