Experience the ultimate beachfront retreat at El Matador Condominiums, where you can walk right out to the Gulf of Mexico. Unwind in your comfortable living room with water views or relax on your private patio from the master bedroom.
Reviews
6.46.4 out of 10
Entire condo
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 697 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Pool
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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About this property
El Matador 416 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!
This great 2 bedroom 1/5 bathroom unit is conveniently located on the ground floor of building 4. Walk right out to the pool and the Gulf of Mexico! The open style kitchen has everything you need to create great meals for your family. Relax in the comfortable living room while you look out at the beautiful water. Master bedroom has a king size bed with private access to the patio. Guest bedroom has two twin beds and there is a sofa sleeper in the living room for extra guests.
El Matador Condominiums are located next to 17 miles of uninhabited beach. To make your Florida vacation unforgettable, our beach resort offers an array of amenities which includes two pools (one is heated seasonally), tennis/pickle ball and basketball courts, a fitness center, whirlpools, saunas, meeting rooms and more! Resting on over 12 acres, El Matador is beautifully landscaped and meticulously attended featuring lush palm trees and manicured lawn. The resort is accented by surrounding sugar-white sand, the sparkling surf, and is convenient to many unique shopping establishments fine restaurants and a variety of water sports.
Age Requirement: NO reservations will be accepted for singles under the age of 25 unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A parent or legal guardian shall be allowed to supervise no more than 3 individuals under the age of 25. Parent or legal guardian MUST occupy the same room as those they are supervising. Any reservations made under false pretenses will forfeit all prepaid rents and deposits and will be required to vacate the unit.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated pool
Hot tub
Sauna
Internet
Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Gym
Heated pool
Tennis
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Electric car charging station
Unit size: 1,042 square feet
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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
Pets not 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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
About the area
Located on the beach, this condo is in Okaloosa Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Walton Beach. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby. Visit our Fort Walton Beach travel guide
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 416 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is El Matador 416 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at El Matador 416 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at El Matador 416 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at El Matador 416 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is El Matador 416 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! 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).
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Reviews
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Visited for a friend's wedding. Enjoyed the weekend and had a great time at property. Wish we could have stayed longer, beach access was a short walk probably less than a minute.
Meguel C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Connie C.
11 Nov 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
416 @ El Matador
The El Matador property is beautiful, however this unit was very dated and needed a lot of work. Kitchen was poorly stocked, under the sink was gross, and a lot of the electrical outlets did not seem to work. We enjoyed our stay anyway.
Connie C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Tiffany J.
19 July 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Don’t book unit 416 until it’s remodeled - don’t waste your money
The unit shouldn’t be rented again until the owners remodel it-it’s way past due. As a landlord, I would be embarrassed to rent this to anyone.
The location of this unit is great but we wished we would have picked a different unit because it was totally not worth it. I could tell from the pics that it was dated, but I’m not even sure how old the pics are because this unit is awful in person.
AC - sign on the wall says don’t turn above 72 or it can freeze up. We slept with a sheet or no covers at all and still woke up sweating every night. It was awful.
Oven takes over double the cooking time - ie. chicken nuggets that normally take 10-12 mins took 25 mins.
Tile floors are disgusting from years of dirt-felt dirty when we first got here and my feet were black after walking barefoot in the unit for an hour. I wore flip flops inside most of the time & we all washed our feet before getting into bed every night. The grout and grooves in the tile are black, just years of poor cleaning.
The popcorn ceiling is black, yellow above the stove and the cabinets are greasy.
Baseboards have stains & cracking in several areas, pocket door in the bathroom had mold/mildew on it.
No door code like other units, keep up with d school keys.
Laundry - washer and dryer are listed under amenities but it’s one coin washer/dryer per floor.
There were a few pros- the bedding and living room furniture were clean. The TVs, internet and fridge worked well.
We came to play softball, but I’m not sure if I’d come back here on our own for vacation-no way to this unit.
The whole complex has a 70’s vibe to it, very dated. But the location is great - close to the beach and the beach is nice. Two pools that were nice areas but when the complex is full they are packed full.
El matador management company was helpful & responsive. The handheld shower head kept failing off, so they came and replaced it. They really couldn’t do anything about all the other issues with this unit, that’s on the owners.
When we arrived the master sink was not clean. It had toothpaste and hair shavings all in it. I had to put on gloves and clean it. Also, the kitchen sink had food in it and wasn't very clean. The blinds on the sliding doors were broke. We also found a roach crawling in the kitchen sink. We enjoyed our stay but the unit not being clean was disappointing.