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468 EL Matador Your peaceful Gulf getaway awaits *FREE Beach Service

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A living room with a large TV, a sofa, and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area in the background.
A spacious living room with a large gray sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large sliding doors.
The entrance to El Matador hotel with a rental and sales office sign, a stop sign, and a parking area.
A balcony with white Adirondack chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with the ocean and a clear sky.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Okaloosa Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Waterpark access
  • Heated pool
  • On-site fitness centre

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)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Okaloosa Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Okaloosa Island Beach and Destin Beaches. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Preston Hood Athletic Complex or Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching and wildlife walks.
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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 - 0.5 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gi Jade - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Beachview - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 468 EL Matador Your peaceful Gulf getaway awaits *FREE Beach Service pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 468 EL Matador Your peaceful Gulf getaway awaits *FREE Beach Service?

As of 23 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 468 EL Matador Your peaceful Gulf getaway awaits *FREE Beach Service on 1 Nov, 2026 start from S$1,024, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 468 EL Matador Your peaceful Gulf getaway awaits *FREE Beach Service?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 468 EL Matador Your peaceful Gulf getaway awaits *FREE Beach Service?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 468 EL Matador Your peaceful Gulf getaway awaits *FREE Beach Service?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 468 EL Matador Your peaceful Gulf getaway awaits *FREE Beach Service located?

Nestled on the beach, this Okaloosa Island condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Okaloosa Island Beach. Fort Walton Beaches and Ross Marler Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 95 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My 5 night stay was great. I really enjoyed the privacy and having the military space adjacent to the propert was great. My only recommendation would be to have salt and pepper available for use by anyone renting.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice stay. We will come back. amenities in good shape. Grounds are meticulous as we remembered! Peaceful and quiet this time of year.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and views of the gulf. Everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec, 2025
Thank you for taking time to leave a review. We are happy you enjoyed your vacation and we would love for you to return! Thank you again. Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jerry from Southfield, Mi.

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 property, I would definitely recommend this.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2026
Rick, thank you so much for staying with us at El Matador. We hope you visit again. Thanks again. Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yearly girls trip

Love this vacation spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2025
We agree with you. This is a great vacation spot. We hope you can visit with us again. Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fort Walton Condo

Enjoyed the stay. Great views and pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2025
Hope to see you again. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We enjoyed everything about our time there! Plenty of room for our family of 5
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us at El Matador. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you can visit again. Sugar Sands
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beachfront Paradice

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The condo was very clean, convenient location and the view of the beach is perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Summer vacation

Loved the views and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2023
Hope you can visit again. Sugar Sands
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great condo, easy beach access and amazing views

Great condo - clean and well equipped. Easy access to the beach. Great sunrise and sunset views. Will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can’t Beat the View

This was our 6th stay at El Matador. We enjoyed it as always.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr, 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us at El Matador. We agree with you, those views are incredible. Hope to see you again, very soon. Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year at this property. Everything is very clean and very comfortable. We had no issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us again at El Matador. We hope to see you again. Sugar Sands
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to 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: Great place to stay
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us at El Matador. We agree with you. It is a great place to stay and totally relax. Hope you can visit with us again. Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful condo and beach!

This unit is very well maintained and clean with an amazing view. Perfect for a family. The owners are great and went out of their way to communicate with us before and during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyable Stay

The property was nice and clean. The kitchen was stocked but could have used more forks and pot holders. The beds were comfortable. We enjoyed our visit and even extended it by 1 night.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov, 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us. We hope you had a great time and will visit with us again at El Matador. Sugar Sands Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and wonderful location. Check-in was easy and the property manager was great because this was a last minute rental to help our son recover from surgery and lift his spirits. She made everything happen quickly. For us being on Okaloosa Island is less crowded than Destin and more relaxing. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us at El Matador. We hope your son had a great time. Hope you can visit again. Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a wonderful vacation!

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 thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to come back to this place every year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2024
We agree with you. El Matador is a perfect place to vacation. It is a hidden treasure. Hope to see you again, soon. Thanks so much, Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fort Walton Beach

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: Amazing sunsets and beautiful beach
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov, 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us at El Matador. We agree. The beaches and sunsets are amazing. Thanks, Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Jenkins - Douglasville, Ga.

I have been to several places and stayed in different condo's but this is the BEST PLACE my family has ever stayed. Very clean, beautifully decorated and just a cozy place to stay. I would and will DEFIANTLY be going back!!! We loved it!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Brenda, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at Elmatador 468 and I hope you can return soon. We work hard to keep our units clean and comfortable, it's nice to hear when our hard work pays off. Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous views, good location, nice amenities. There was a dirty dish in the closet and the floors needed a good scrubbing between guests. We have an infant that crawls so it’s easy to see how clean everything is by the debris he collects on his clothes/knees.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous views!

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: Everything was very clean and stocked with basic supplies. Decorated nicely! The beds were great.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us at El Matador. Glad you enjoyed your stay and the gorgeous views. Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Unit & Ocean View! 🌊

Everything about this unit was perfection! The view is hard to beat. I think we spent hours on the balcony talking & enjoying the sound of the ocean and view. Will definitely rent this beauty again!! Thanks for a great vacation. 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Vacation

Overall great stay. The carpet was stained and looked dirty. That’s my only complaint
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful condo with beautiful views!

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: We really enjoyed our stay. The condo is beautiful and the view is perfect! The beach is a super short walk from this building!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay at El Matador. We hope you can visit again. Thanks so much, Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
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