Title: El Matador 225 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! - 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 # El Matador 225 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! Condo with a water park, 8-minute walk to Okaloosa Island Beach ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75760000/75754000/75753944/bbd32d51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75760000/75754000/75753944/b89a0852.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75760000/75754000/75753944/34a1a9ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75760000/75754000/75753944/03a1c27f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75760000/75754000/75753944/3dd0e6c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Overlooking the expansive green lawn of the courtyard, this beautifully remodeled unit at El Matador Condominiums offers a serene retreat. Just open up the sliding glass doors to enjoy Gulf views from your extra-large balcony, or take advantage of amenities like two pools, tennis courts and a fitness center. 10 Exceptional ### Entire condo 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4814 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Gym - Pool - Dryer - Washer ## 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. ### El Matador 225 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! This beautifully remodeled unit is located on the second floor overlooking the expansive green lawn of the courtyard. Just past the courtyard is the Gulf front pool and the Gulf of Mexico. Just open up the sliding glass doors from the living room or master bedroom to enjoy the view from the extra large balcony. The living room has a large smart TV with a pull out sofa that will accommodate 2 people . The master bedroom is complete with a king bed, large smart TV and balcony access. The kitchen offers you quartz counter tops and all new stainless steel appliances and is stocked with everything you need to create a great meal when you don't feel like eating out. This unit is ready to be your home away from home on the Emerald Coast! 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 - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the condo: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - 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 - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### 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 - Snorkeling 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: 814 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10100/10029/46cb556a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin Okaloosa Island - Pool - Hot tub - Waterslide - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 2,073 reviews CA $115 CA $130 total includes taxes & fees Nov 15 - Nov 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=10029&PinnedHotelID=10029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private beach, white sand, water skiing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4150000/4143900/4143864/4679552c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterscape Condominiums Okaloosa Island - Pool - Hot tub - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 242 reviews CA $310 CA $428 total includes taxes & fees Nov 18 - Nov 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=4143864&PinnedHotelID=4143864&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33495200/33495193/4692528e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Third Floor Private Beach Terrace Okaloosa Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 217 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=33495193&PinnedHotelID=33495193&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89330000/89322800/89322701/8b17e8ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Snow Birds! 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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 498991 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.397736,-86.63147&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7D%7CpxDtewoO%3FQ%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%3FO%40Q%40S%40QBQ%40OBQBS%40OBQBQDQBODOBSDODODQDODQFMDQFODOFOFOFMFOHOFMHOHMFMHMHMHMJMHMHKJMHKJMJKJKJIJKJKJKJILIJILIJILILIJGNGJILGNELGLGLELGNELENELCNELENCLCNCNCLCNANANANALCN%3FN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBNBLBNBLDNDLBNDLDNDLFLDLFLFNDLFJHNFJFLHLHJHLHJHLHJHJJJJJJJHJJJJJLHJJLHJHLJLHLHLHLFLHNHLFLHNFNFLFNFNDNFNDPFLDPDNDPDNDNBRDNBNDPBPBP%40NBRBP%40NBP%40P%40R%40P%3FN%40P%3FP%40R%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FRAP%3FNAPAPARCPANCPCPAPCPCNERCNENCPEPENEPENENGNENGPELGPGLGNGNILGNILILGNILILILKLIJILKJILKJKJKLKHKJKHKJKJMHKHMHKHMHMHKDOHKHMDOFMFMFMDMFODMDODMBODMBODMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOCMCOEMCOEMCOEMEOEMGMEMGMGOGMEKIOIKEMIMIKIMIKIMIKKKKKIKKKIKMKKKKIMKKIMIKKMIMIMIMGOIKIOGOIMGOGOGMGQEMGQEOGOEOEOEQEOEQCQEOCOESCOCQAQCQCQAOCQASAQAQ%3FOAQ%3FSAQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kbzWw0KPtqlM5oYwu-GvU5NdIzU=) Fort Walton Beach, 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 - ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive - ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive - ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬10 min drive - ‪Slim Chickens - ‬8 min drive - ‪Olive Garden - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does El Matador 225 - 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 225 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at El Matador 225 - 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 225 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is El Matador 225 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! 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 Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center 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 ## El Matador 225 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin S. Jul 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay The condo was very clean and maintained and check in/out was easy. If you are looking for a quiet vacation on the beach, this is the place! The beach was not overly crowded especially during the morning and evening hours. Beautiful views and beautiful white sand. We really enjoyed our time there. ##### Kristin S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason K. Apr 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break It was amazing with limited numbers of visitors and being the last property on the strip!!! We love staying at El Matador ##### Jason K. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan H. Nov 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### El Matador The unit was as pictured, clean and comfortable. The property is very well maintained. Easy beach access and a generally quiet property. We were there in mid-October, so fewer people in the area in general. I would recommend this property and would stay again. ##### Joan H. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan T. Aug 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation! Great spot to stay. The beach wasn’t too crowded, it was quiet, and a super quick walk to the beach! ##### Megan T. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky P., Thibodaux LA Jul 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Location We enjoyed our stay. The place was exactly as described. The Condo is the last one on the beach which was a plus. Walked a couple of minutes and had the beach to ourselves. ##### Becky P. 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