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Water views from every window! El Matador Resort
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Space | 1,100 sq. ft. |
| Property type | condo |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
Overview
Condo, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths, (Sleeps 4-6)
Recently updated with new dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker and carousel of coffee pods, new Kiwi-colored sofas, new dining room chairs, our unit is just steps away from the sand with no streets to cross. We are always updating our place and recently painted the kitchen cabinets with a fresh coat of paint!
Our condo unit is unique with its direct views of both the Gulf and sound from this top (sixth) floor unit! As you enter the Condo, you will be awestruck with the beauty of the Gulf waters through the sliding glass doors to the terrace in front of you. And, the kitchen window looks out to the boats floating on the Santa Rosa sound.
The condo is located in a very spacious resort. El Matador is a
gated community with 24-hour security. The guards are visible and located directly across from our building. The resort sits on 13 acres of land at the end of a row of condos and adjacent to 17-miles of uninhabited beach. There are two swimming pools on the property; two hot tubs and a brand new 2006 Fitness Center.
We hope you will check out our second home! We know you will enjoy
the newly-decorated decor and furnishings and countless amenities
provided for your vacation stay!
Additional photos will be sent to you upon request! Please e-mail. If orlando is in your future plans, check our new home!
Keywords: Condominium
About The Owner
Shane & Lynn Gunnning, Owners
Shane and I have been married 32 years and live in Coopersburg, PA. We own this condo and a beautiful townhouse in Kissimme Florida. Both are established under Anchors Away Vacation Rentals, LLC. Updating and visiting our condo is a top priority, and we fly down a few times a year in between our work commitments. Shane is a Senior Marketing Director, & I recently retired from a long teaching career.
The Owner purchased this condo in 2005
Why The Owner chose Florida Main North West
After visiting all corners of our favorite state, we discovered the hidden secret: The Emerald Coast of the Panhandle! The white snow-like sand that never gets hot and squeaks when you walk....the teal-colored crystal clear calm water....the very special southern hospitality...and specifically, the uncrowded destination & last frontier developing... we fell in love with it all!
What makes this condo unique
We examined many properties in and around Fort Walton Beach and Destin, Florida. What sold us on El Matador resort is the acreage and quietness. The 17 miles of undeveloped beach adjacent to this resort is total peace...
Guestbook comments from the owner
First of all, Lynn is great to work with. She always answered extremely fast, usually within minutes. The condo is nice and very close to the ocean and beach. Like the description stated, no street to cross and just a 2 minute walk. We went there to have a peaceful and quiet stay, and this unit was perfect. We really enjoyed our stay (despite the unusually cold weather) and would stay there again
Amenities
Fort Walton Beach Condo Accommodation and Amenities
- condo
- 1100 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM / Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 6
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Beach
- Beach View ...
- Ocean View ...
- Resort
- Family
- Romantic
- Air Conditioning
- Broadband Access ...
- Clothes Dryer
- Fitness Room / Equipment
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Parking
- Sofa Bed
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Grill
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- 1 Bathroom,
- 1 Half Bath
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Bathroom 1 -
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- King size beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (2), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1)
- Audio Tape Player
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo
- Television
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
- Tennis Court
- Terrace
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Communal Pool ...
- Heated Pool
- Hot Tub
- Outdoor Pool
- Sauna
- Shared Hot Tub
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- marina
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- theme parks
- water parks
- zoo
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- boating
- miniature golf
- outlet shopping
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- basketball court
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- parasailing
- pier fishing
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(59 traveler reviews)
Very nice place and very quiet
Na
Great location. Quiet. Great for families.
This was our first time staying here. We really loved it. The quiet location was perfect for the four of us. I loved being able to walk down to a uncrowded beach. The pools were nice. The gym was incredible, as I used it several times that week. The condo had great decor. It was very comfortable. The only negative I had, was there was not any toilet paper or trash bags left after the first round. This wasn't a huge deal, because there was a store close, but I would have prepared for it if I would have known. Overall, I would recommend this for anyone looking to rent.
A great stay, thank you Lynn
We are a family of 4 with 2 kids ages 10 and 13. Stayed at Lynn’s condo second week in May for 6 nights. The condo like others described is very clean and well maintained. Everything in the unit worked (TV, Internet, Appliances etc.). Lynn was very easy to work with. The unit is on the sixth floor, building #1. There are 2 elevators in the building. Next to the elevator are a washer and dryer. Two dollars for a load of laundry, which I think is very reasonable. The unit is about 30 steps from the elevator (yes, I counted). During our stay it was pretty peaceful, we hardly heard any noise. There are two well maintained pools. The beach is about a 5 min leisurely walk from the unit. It is a great beach for walking and is pretty secluded. The waters had some allege but it did not bother us. We checked out other beaches in the area. They are just as nice and some had no allege. I would definitely recommend this unit.
Very Peaceful.
We had a great time. The room was great and the beach was amazing.
We love staying here!
We really enjoyed our stay. The condo is great and we really like El Matador. We had everything we needed in the condo. It was very pretty and well furnished. Lynn was great to work with. El Matador is next to undeveloped property, so it is not too crowded, and I especially like that there is always a security guard on duty.
Comfy and Private
Great condo with room for all 6 of us. A short walk to the pools and beach. Beach was nice and private as El Matador is the last complex on the row! Lynn is great to work with and was very accommodating. A great beach getaway!
Map
Our condo is located on an uncrowded island in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Okaloosa Island. It's approximately six miles from Destin. In Fort Walton Beach and Destin there are countless things to do and see. There is the Gulfarium that entertains vacationers of all ages with live sea life shows daily. There are many championship golf courses within a 15-minute drive! Miniature golf, adventure parks, go-carts are right down the road! For teens and people of all ages, a new boardwalk was built in Fort Walton Beach--two miles down the road. There are restaurants, volleyball nets, game rooms, souvenir shops, etc. to entertain the young and old. In addition, the Destin Commons, Silver Sands Factory Outlets and Santa Rosa Mall provide all your shopping needs. This is a fisherman's haven, too! Take a glass bottom boat tour and snorkel in the crystal clear turquoise green waters of the Emerald Coast! Then there is my favorite: sinking my toes in the indescribable baby powder white sand!
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $70 |
| Damage Deposit | $200 |
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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