Title: El Matador 435 - 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 435 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! Beach condo with a water park and a fitness center ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90270000/90260800/90260795/37e01636.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90270000/90260800/90260795/8a3ca9ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90270000/90260800/90260795/644012c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90270000/90260800/90260795/dd300a68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90270000/90260800/90260795/6f03e3d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location El Matador Condominiums offers a serene retreat with two pools, tennis and basketball courts, and a fitness center. This one-bedroom unit overlooks the large pool area and Gulf of Mexico, featuring stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. Unwind on your private balcony or explore 17 miles of uninhabited beach nearby. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire condo 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4935 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Beach view - Gym - Pool - Dryer ## 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 435 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! Beach Service included with unit!! Beautiful unit overlooking the large pool area and the Gulf of Mexico! This one bedroom unit is located on the third floor of building four. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and everything you need to prepare a great meal when you don't feel like eating out. The bar area opens up to an expansive dining / living room area that overlooks the pool and Gulf. The sofa opens to a sofa bed that will accommodate 2 comfortably. Wake up each morning in your king size bed that overlooks the Gulf. The full size bathroom has a walk-in shower with a bench for sitting. This unit books quickly so make your reservations today to secure your time to relax in your unit while listening to the waves and watching the dolphins frolic in the surf! 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: 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 - Stereo - 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 ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Gym - Heated pool - Tennis - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching 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 - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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: 935 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33145700/33145631/bb942882.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Emerald Beach Condo Okaloosa Island - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 41 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=33145631&PinnedHotelID=33145631&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72290000/72287700/72287698/bb7e6e65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Beachfront Studio-Walk Out Back Door To Beach! 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Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! 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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 584480 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.396772,-86.630356&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DvpxDv%7EvoO%3FS%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBQBOBSBOBQBODQBQDODQDODQDOFODOFOFOFOFOFOFMFOHOFMHMHOFMJKFMJMHMJMHKJKHMJKJKJIJMJIJKLIJKJGLKLGJKLGLGLILGLGLGLGLELENGLENELELENELCNCNELANCNCLANANCNAN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FN%40LBN%40N%40NBLBN%40NDLBNBLDNDLDNDLDLFLDNDLFLFLFLFLHJFLFLJLFJJLFJJJHLJJHJLJHJJHJJLJJHLJJHLHLHLHJHLHNHNFJHNFNFLFNFNFNFNDNFNDNDNFPDNBPDNDPBPDNBPBNBRBN%40PBPBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPAPAPAPAPAPCPCPAPCNCRCNCPEPCNEPENCPENGPENENGNENGNGNGNGNGLGNINGJININILIJILILILKJILKJKLIJKJKJKJKHMJKHKJMFKJMFMJMFKFMHMFMFMFMFODMDMFMDODMDODMDOBMBODO%40MBOBOBO%3FMBO%40O%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOAOCO%3FMCOCOCMAOEOCMCOEMEMEOEMEOGMEMEMGMGMGMGMIMGMGKKMGMKKGKKMIKKKIKKKKKKKKIMKKIKKMIMKMGMKKGMIOIMGMIOGOGMGOGOGOGOGOEOGOEOEQEOEQEOCQEOCQCQCOCSCOCQAQCQAQAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQ%3FQAQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YqOYy5mPqMHsVlZUX3ArSZOr_L0=) 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 - Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km - Okaloosa Island Pier - 6 min drive - 4.5 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 435 - 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 435 - 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 435 - 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 435 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is El Matador 435 - 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 and Okaloosa Island Beach. Fort Walton Beaches and Wayside 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 ## El Matador 435 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott H. Sep 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### On the Beach and Overlooking the Pool The ideal vacation getaway! El Matador is the last condo unit before reaching the protected dunes on Okaloosa Island. That meant pristine beaches west of our condo and far less beach goers than on the other end of the island. 435 was on the third floor, high enough to see the beach and ocean over the dunes. The condo was perfect as well. The kitchen had all the necessary appliances, bowls, plates and utensils. (The only two items missing were a cutting board and paper towels.) The floor was well swept but not mopped. We got dirty feet and soiled socks but I reported that to the management. The mattress was extremely plush and restful. We're used to a firm mattress but adjusted to it. The furniture in the living room was quite comfortable too. Location-wise, it was perfect for a beach vacation. The property overall was very clean and security was pleasant and professional. If we had neighbors, we never heard them! Being at the end of the built-up portion of the island meant that there was nothing within walking distance. That was fine for us but something potential guests should know. The closest market was a Tom Thumb gas station (without gas pumps), a mile away. For dining, here's a tip. Stewby's is on the other end of Santa Rosa Blvd and is the best. Call in your order and pick it up to-go. Otherwise, you'll be covered in sweat after waiting in line outside! We never go to the same place twice for a vacation. I guess we'll be breaking that rule. Going back soon!!! ##### Scott H. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kim C. Jun 24, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Nice location and views! Loved, loved, loved the condo location and views. Condo was comfortable except after walking around barefoot for a couple hours, our feet were black. I mean turned a wash rag black, not just a little dirt. We were already unpacked so we didn’t want someone coming in and cleaning but we should have let them. We had to wear shoes the whole time even in the bathroom where the bath mat turned black when wiping up water from the shower. Also, wish there was a keurig coffee maker so we could have used the kcups we brought. We will definitely go back to this resort and/or location. Just disappointing we were charged a substantial cleaning fee and cleaners are obviously not mopping floors. And there was a request for a tip for the cleaners. We passed on that! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5b2659ed-033a-4b03-9d1a-7627ac2a969f-1750804409422.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/259e3c01-c3b9-4106-a5ef-68e613012a53-1750804409147.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a38d5659-4a10-4cf0-a045-acd527449f21-1750804409205.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cb006e40-ced3-40f3-a793-6c6e42bcf38e-1750804410334.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kim C. 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