Title: BeachFRONT Complex-Beachside Pool-Tennis- 2BR El Matador 210 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # BeachFRONT Complex-Beachside Pool-Tennis- 2BR El Matador 210 Beachfront condo with a water park and a fitness center ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82410000/82400900/82400836/d13d2d05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82410000/82400900/82400836/20d9736d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82410000/82400900/82400836/fefc0d7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82410000/82400900/82400836/de37e6cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82410000/82400900/82400836/d39379c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located on the shores of Okaloosa Island, Beachside Haven 210 offers a tranquil retreat within El Matador complex. This beachfront haven boasts two pools, tennis courts and fitness center while offering easy access to The Boardwalk's vibrant restaurants and activities. Guests can enjoy grilling out or unwind in the whirlpools. 8.4 Very good ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61113 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Gym - Pool - Hot tub - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### BeachFRONT Complex-Beachside Pool-Tennis- 2BR El Matador 210 Top Reasons to Book this Cozy Condo: \* Beach Front Complex \* Budget-Friendly \* Beachside Swimming Pool, Grills, Tennis Courts and Fitness Center \* Just 2 miles to The Boardwalk \* Near the Okaloosa Island Pier and The Gulfarium \* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service The El Matador complex is situated on the beach on gorgeous Okaloosa Island! This spacious 2BR/2BA condo offers a king in the master, queen bed in the guest room, and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room, sleeping up to 6 guests comfortably. Put your feet up and relax with a good movie after a long day at the beach in the beautiful living room. If you're looking for a fantastic place to unwind, this is it at Beachside Haven 210. \*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.\* \*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates\* Snowbird Season runs November thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!" El Matador complex is beautifully landscaped on 12acres featuring lush palm trees and manicured lawn. The resort has access to beachfront soft white sand with natures surf. Many shopping establishments, fine restaurants and a variety of water sports are available. Amenities includes two pools, tennis, pickle ball, basketball courts, a fitness center, whirlpools, saunas, meeting rooms and more. Bed Set-Up: Master Bedroom: King Bed Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa Area Attractions:  Located in Fort Walton within walking distance of several excellent restaurants, convenient to the Fort Walton Beach art museum, Gulf Island National Seashore, Sasquatch Zoo and numerous shopping opportunities and water sports. Okaloosa Island has a fruitful fishing pier – a recent guest caught over 20 fish including lady fish, blue fish and a small shark! Welcome to The Boardwalk! We are located directly on The Gulf of Mexico, on the beaches of beautiful Okaloosa Island! The Boardwalk is your one-stop destination for fun, day and night! Relax on the beaches of The Gulf of Mexico while sipping a frozen concoction prepared at our outdoor bar upstairs at The Crab Trap, stroll the boardwalk and visit Islanders Coastal Outfitters for new beach attire or grab a frozen snack from Pino Gelato. When day turns to night, Al’s Beach Club is our premier club and burger bar. Hungry? We've got that covered as well! Grab some fresh from the Gulf seafood from any of our great beachfront restaurants located directly on The Boardwalk! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Meeting rooms ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Gym - Optional golf privileges - Tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 1,113 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112430000/112426100/112426005/089d8488.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relaxing Gulf-front condo with onsite tennis, pool, balcony, & beach access Okaloosa Island - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $109 CA $487 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=112426005&PinnedHotelID=112426005&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103560000/103559600/103559516/505317fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Emerald Coast Escape Okaloosa Island - Air conditioning - Laundry - Gym 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=103559516&PinnedHotelID=103559516&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101190000/101188700/101188629/91c49aa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seacrest 305 is a 2 BR Gulf front on Okaloosa Island, Sleeps 6 Okaloosa Island - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=101188629&PinnedHotelID=101188629&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/111000000/110997200/110997156/ee4f1c39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 🌊BeachFRONT Complex~Beachside Pool~Tennis~2BR El Matador 513 Okaloosa Island - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=110997156&PinnedHotelID=110997156&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101190000/101188700/101188688/e469078b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ⛱️SeaCrest 514 - Beachfront Complex without Beachfront Prices! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 4989 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.39880%2C-86.63250&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Lkk42_JOXWZDJEYbywoY3AbLN1s=) Ft. Walton, FL #### What's nearby - Okaloosa Island Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 km - Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 6 min drive - 4.5 km - Okaloosa Island Pier - 6 min drive - 4.5 km - Emerald Coast Science Center - 10 min drive - 7.7 km #### Getting around - Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬10 min drive - ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive - ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Shack - ‬8 min drive - ‪Slim Chickens - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does BeachFRONT Complex-Beachside Pool-Tennis- 2BR El Matador 210 have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is BeachFRONT Complex-Beachside Pool-Tennis- 2BR El Matador 210 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at BeachFRONT Complex-Beachside Pool-Tennis- 2BR El Matador 210? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at BeachFRONT Complex-Beachside Pool-Tennis- 2BR El Matador 210? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is BeachFRONT Complex-Beachside Pool-Tennis- 2BR El Matador 210 located? > Located in Okaloosa Island, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Okaloosa Island Beach. Fort Walton Beaches and Ross Marler Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## BeachFRONT Complex-Beachside Pool-Tennis- 2BR El Matador 210 Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patsy B. Jul 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice location on island, close to beach, and pool near condo. ##### Patsy B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sherry B. Oct 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication #### Beach We loved the ground floor and access to the laundry alt house love laundry in room so much better. We had a sewage smell in one of the bathrooms from the time we arrived. I addressed it with no reply. The bath in the other bathroom did not drain well at all. Standing in dirty water is not fun!!! We were not aware where our condo really was located, like in which building, and I addressed that at well with no reply. Not a great condo with support but we had great weather and enjoyed our stay!! ##### Sherry B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Noralee G. Jun 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Location, listing accuracy #### No ocean/beach view The bed in the guest bedroom felt like you were sleeping on box springs, very uncomfortable. The living room furniture is also very uncomfortable and the dining room chairs are uneven and have loose legs. As far as location, close to the trash disposal and laundry. Does NOT have beach or ocean view and the pools are on the average size, nothing like what the pictures lead you to believe. Condo is in close to walking distance to both pools and the beach. The womens hot tub was broke down our entire stay. ##### Noralee G. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Dave and Debi W. Mar 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visiting old friends The trip was good because we saw our friends. Condo was nice enough and very clean however the beds are really not good. In fact, none of the furnishings were comfortable. Too bad because the location was perfect. ##### Dave and Debi W. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rocky C. Jul 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### El Matador stay Great place for the money. No issues. Good security ##### Rocky C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carl B. Oct 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So wish it was my forever always wanted to stay at El Matador. We needed easy access for wheelchair and this place on first floor was perfect. I have stayed in fancy places and this was simplier but with added frills like the mattresses were the top of the line. complete with bed bug protector, yep I checked. towels and bedding were immaculate. It was quiet except for the neighbor's wind chimes that I heard at night only and now I want one. This unit had the most convenient location for use. lawn was manicured. parking easy. The host was perfect and quickly responded and checked. sure, I could nit pick some stuff. But no way would I. I love the retro vibe of the structure and location location location. Wish it was my forever home. thanks ##### Carl B. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Susan E. Sep 18, 2023 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Could be a nice place, pretty beach No internet with kids, floors needed mopping badly, nasty worn out rug in living room, stools was not as shown so the little short stools didn't work out at the bar ##### Susan E. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy N. Jul 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good place The place is great the location is perfect, very clean everything, the distance from the beach with the perfect apartment, a small detail have to repair the light of a room that does not work with the control. ##### Wendy N. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! Nice place and great area! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Judith S. May 8, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Ok Our stay was ok. The place could use a little more updating, cleaning, and sprucing up. For example, bath tub finish was worn off and was stained with (blue spots) in addition to places where it looked dirty. Place could us a fresh coat of paint. - not just on the walls but on the trim that was dirty and nicked up. Sofa was stained. Place could use a few more niceties……like coffee filters or a reusable coffee filter, salt & pepper. Instructions for Wi-Fi and TV ( I didn’t think to go into kitchen and look on refrig). Dishwasher was not anchored to the cabinets and did not work. Bedspread in master was super thin and plain (looked like an oversized bed pad w/o sides. Not enough curtain panels to cover the sliding door. Blinds that only go up part way. The place just needed a little more attention to detail and niceties. BTW, we never could get the place as bright and sunny looking as photos. ##### Judith S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Craig G. Apr 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break Time The unit served its purpose but the weather did not cooperate for the week. Toilet in master bath seemed to struggle to flush. A few plunges did the trick. Very happy with the overall experience. ##### Craig G. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M. Mar 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Place One of the best places to stay at in Destin. All the amenities, right on the beach! ##### Michael M. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cory W. Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Cory W. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024