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El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day

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BALCONY VIEW
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day

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)

Looking for paradise? You’ve found it at El Matador—one of the most sought-after beach resorts on the Emerald Coast. This secluded condominium community is nestled between beautiful white sand dunes and the sparkling emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, offering the perfect setting for a relaxing and memorable beach getaway.

Located at the quiet end of Okaloosa Island, El Matador provides a peaceful, gated environment while still being just minutes from Fort Walton Beach and Destin. Just a short drive away, you can explore Destin—“The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”—where you’ll find deep-sea fishing charters, waterfront dining, shopping, and some of the best golf courses in the Florida Panhandle. For family fun, spend a day at Big Kahuna’s Water Park, a local favorite packed with attractions 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
- Direct private beach access

With miles of pristine, sugar-white beaches just steps away and both relaxation and adventure within reach, El Matador is the perfect destination for your next coastal escape.

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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 # 3579690
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

Located on the beach, this condo is in Okaloosa Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Walton Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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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
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Buffet - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day?

As of 16 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day on 27 Jul, 2026 start from S$279, 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.

Is El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day located?

Nestled on the beach, this Okaloosa Island condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound, Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Wayside Park and Ross Marler Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 51 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property El Matador never disappoints!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

AWESOME VACATION

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 condo with everything you need! Comfy bed great view and nice deck chairs.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2023
Chris and Kim, we sure were glad to see you hear again, and we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay at the El Matador unit 445, and we would love to see you again next year 24.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

Beach therapy

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Clean, comfortable, had everything we needed and a beautiful view
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ottie r.

445

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Had a wonderful time! Thank you Chris for all your help!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was pretty easy, we had to pick up a key at the management office I don't think we received the code to the lock box but there was a nice man who (i think lived above the rental office) helped us out, so there was no issues with check in. The management office was literally down the street from the El Matador so it was so convenient. The unit overall was a nice size. The kitchen had everything we needed. Wish there was a Keurig coffee pot, unfortunately there was a older coffee pot so we didn't bother making coffee because we brought pods.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Christopher D.

The view! Fine place to stay for a few days

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: Great location and very spacious. Bed is a bit tired, probably time for new mattress. Kitchen fully stocked with pots, pans, utensilss, Drip coffee maker. Incredible view of course.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don’t let the following info discourage you from coming to the El Matador. Overall loved my vacation in the condo was nice, but I felt they could’ve put more time in cleaning tile floor(had footprints on the bottom of my socks) and the towel bar in the bathroom fell off the first day. Furniture was a little dark and outdated. I guess when going to the beach, you expect brighter more cheerful decor or at least I do. I definitely recommend El Matador and will continue to come back every year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

El Matador 445

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: We enjoyed our stay at El Matador 445 and have booked this unit for our stay for the next 2 years. We would like to see a long dressing mirror and tall balcony chairs so the view would be even more enjoyable.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your input we will certainly address these items with the owner for consideration.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

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

El Matador

It is clean and quiet, but could use a little TLC and updates. It would be nice to have a roll of paper towels on hand and a better grade of toilet paper. The view from the balcony is great, the bed was comfortable as well as the living room furnishings. Beach access was easy and the beach was very clean.Overall I would give it a 4.9 out of 5!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susie B.

El Matador Review

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 such a great experience. Have always stayed on ground floor but wanted to “ move up” and view the ocean each day. The staff working for Alicia Hollis was the very best. I highly recommend anyone to go through them. Very honest and dependable. Loved my stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2023
Susie, thanks so much for your review we sure appreciate it and most off all that you enjoyed the condo 445. We would love to have you back again to this condo for your vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Great stay at El Matador!

Overall, the property is very well kept, especially for a much older property. Our stay was very pleasant, the only issues with our particular unit was the water pressure was not very strong on any of the faucets or the toilet but it was not bad enough to make a phone call to the property manager while we were there. The property manager stay in touch on a regular basis from the time we booked our stay until the day we checked in and that was very nice. Overall, everything went very smooth with the exception of the pool being closed for two days and no one really knew why but Apparently it had to be cleaned or something
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Judith D.

Your own Paradise! Unit 445 is Perfect placement in the complex

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 view is amazing. The unit is on the 4th floor giving you the dramatic views of the gorgeous Emerald Coast. Love that this complex is the last on the strip. While the balcony view gives you superb views of the beach, the front door gives you views of breathtaking sunsets, looking over miles and miles of unspoiled dunes. The added bonus of having complimentary beach chairs and umbrella service was a great feature! We didn't take advantage of the other bonus tickets that come with the unit. The boardwalk in Destin is only a short drive and McGuires Restaurant is a must! Unit 445 had everything you need (except for a hair dryer, so be prepared. I was told that other guests have stolen them, perhaps a dryer installed on the wall would be an option?) The mattress and linens were very comfortable as well as the living room furniture. An added bonus was a bookcase filled with books, and a flashlight for your night stroll on the beach! Unit 445 is Perfect placement. Great communication from the Hollis agency.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2024
we are so happy that you enjoyed this wonderful unit and the great views. Please get in touch for your next trip.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra A.

Great choice!

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 stayed in room #445. Check in/out was easy. Condo was clean. Pool was clean & beautiful. The view of the ocean/beach was amazing. The only complaint is really a preference. The mattress was overly soft and the water pressure was low. However, neither of those two things would keep us from coming back. We plan to stay at El Matador on many more trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Awesome view

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. 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: Loved sitting on balcony watching ocean and people. Gorgeous weather. Room was clean. However, the balcony was terribly filthy! No cleaning supplies in which to wipe furniture down. Called Hollis office and was told the filth was due to building maintenance, but that they had nothing to do with the outside. Also, we were never told that work was going to be done when we made reservations. The noise was horrendous! My husband had headache first two days. The office told us to go to the beach or shopping from 9-5 so we wouldn’t be around the noise! REALLY?!🥴
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2023
Thanks a lot for your review for the El Matador unit 445, and the newly remodeled condo on the beach with wonderful views of the gulf. Unfortunately again, we have no control on the work of repairing the building and the problem on the balconies as those guys would have been out there for the whole week, and nothing we can do. Sorry for your inconvenience and your headaches, but, maybe next we can get you another property as that was not the owners fault.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

Awesome View!!!

Lovely balcony view! Plenty of dining options close by.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william H.

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

Had a great time

good location
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angela b.

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

Experience

This was the absolute best vacation experience ever! Bed in condo was the most comfortable bed ever. Looking for one of the mattresses already lol. Sofa sleep was comfortable. Condo was exact to description. Very clean, larger than expected, very quiet and the view was absolutely beautiful. We all had a wonderful time and I would stay there again in a minute. 👍👍👍👍👍
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Another great week at the 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: The condo has a good view of the ocean and pool. It was very clean and spacious. We had a very good one week stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Angie F.

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

Everything was great!

Good place to stay, but condo could use some TLC. Minor issues only. Shower low water pressure, lazy boy broken and kept tipping over, walls have been patched several times, kitchen sink sprayer barely sprayed, and no washer and dryer in your condo. Still had a great week only listed these for the knowledge of the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

After 14 months of COVID lockdown, we needed relaxing time in the sun and sand. Great stay.

This was our second visit to El Matador. We love this place.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Ken H.

Honeymoon

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: I would like to give you the reasons for my lower rating.1) very low water pressure.2) unit needed painting.3) kitchen pantry door would not shut. I had to fix it myself.4) everything in this unit looked old. This unit really needs a fresh update especially the kitchen plates and glasses5) TV remote did not work very well. You had to push the buttons 812 times to change channels or volume
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2023
We thank you for the review, but, we had a lot of things done in the unit, and i believe the next thing is going to be the painting of the walls. the owners will be coming soon, and we will address some of your issues, but, i sure hope you enjoyed that awesome view from the balcony.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Perfect condo for us

We stayed at this condo over spring break 2021. The condo was perfect for my wife and I. Everything was clean and ready-to-go when we arrived. It looks like it had recently been renovated as the furnishings and appliances all seemed new. Since it was a 1 bedroom, we expected it to be small, but it wasn't at all. The rooms were large and there was plenty of elbow room and storage space. We loved having breakfast and drinks on the balcony. The view of the gulf is even better than the pictures.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Best view 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: Great chairs on balcony
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2023
Paul thanks so much for your review for the El Matador unit 445, and it was a pleasure having you here with us, and looking forward to see you next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kavin C.

2020 SUMMER TRIP TO 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: I booked this trip in February and then the world seemed to be turned upside down! Logic thrown out the window and the fear of our trip being cancelled was overwhelming. Our arrival on Saturday and the six days that followed were everything we'd hoped for our the last several months. This trip was to celebrate 25 years of marriage along with our first extended family trip to the beach in years! Hoping to return in 2021 as all family members agree!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2023
Kavin that is awesome that you enjoyed your Anniversary in this area and also in this unit at 445 El Matador. We hope to see you again, and enjoy our wonderful beach and restaurants in Fort Walton Beach. It has been a pleasure working with you guys.
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

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

Good

Good overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

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