Title: El Matador by Southern Vacation Rentals - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# El Matador by Southern Vacation Rentals

## Photo gallery for El Matador by Southern Vacation Rentals

![Condo, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (#465 - No Pets) | Outdoor dining - El Matador by Southern Vacation Rentals (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83420000/83418900/83418827/w2000h1500x0y1-3a12104d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Condo, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (#465 - No Pets) | Dining - El Matador by Southern Vacation Rentals (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83420000/83418900/83418827/ee2778c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Condo, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (#465 - No Pets) | Property grounds - El Matador by Southern Vacation Rentals (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83420000/83418900/83418827/f56756e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Condo, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (#465 - No Pets) | Private kitchen - El Matador by Southern Vacation Rentals (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83420000/83418900/83418827/d673dc83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Condo, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (#465 - No Pets) | Living area - El Matador by Southern Vacation Rentals (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83420000/83418900/83418827/1e70f1e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 El Matador by Southern Vacation Rentals provides an adjacent golf course and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

### Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4990 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning

## Add dates for prices

Check-in

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## 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 by Southern Vacation Rentals

This smoke-free condo building features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. The condo provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a washer/dryer and a dining area, and other amenities include free WiFi and a balcony. 

Air-conditioned accommodations at this condo offer washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Accommodations at this 3.5-star condo have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. 

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 

## Property amenities

### Beach

- On the beach

### Pool/Spa

- Access to nearby outdoor pool

### Internet

- Available in the condo: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Free self parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom

### Bathroom

- 1 private bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Separate dining area
- Separate sitting area

### Entertainment

- 42-inch TV

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony

### Laundry

- Washer/dryer

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Elevator
- Smoking not allowed

### Location highlights

- In a shopping district
- Near the ocean
- Next to a golf course

### Things to do

- 18-hole adjacent golf course
- Outdoor pool (guest access) 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

- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25 

### Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

### Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Access code, private entrance

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

### Property payment types

## 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

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property is professionally cleaned

### Property is also known as

El Matador #527

El Matador Condo

El Matador Fort Walton Beach

El Matador Condo Fort Walton Beach

## About the area

Located in Okaloosa Island, a neighborhood in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is in a shopping district and on the 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. Emerald Coast Science Center and Goofy Golf are also worth visiting. [Visit our Fort Walton Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Walton-Beach.dx3732)

[View more Condo rentals in Fort Walton Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Walton-Beach-Condos.d3732-aaCondos.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)

![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%7C30.39861%2C-86.63259&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oMf5hJb-MS_AoiWhCpTOYVneVd4=)

909 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

### What's nearby

- ![Fort Walton Beaches](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6906/62af979f-84c9-4679-8716-9276583d4ad5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Fort Walton Beaches  
1 min walk \- 0.0 km
- ![Santa Rosa Sound](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6677/505c9e22-dd8e-4dfd-b35a-861a630c25e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Santa Rosa Sound  
5 min walk \- 0.4 km
- ![Fort Walton Beach, USA Okaloosa Island fishing pier in Florida in Panhandle, Gulf of Mexico during sunny day, wave crashing on shore, white sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976496855/f6cbb6a4-cebe-4f24-bee2-dc254b687eb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Okaloosa Island Beach  
9 min walk \- 0.8 km
- ![FortWaltonBeach_EmeraldCoastConventionCenter_6128040_03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128040/2f0f701f-1171-4c2f-a89d-f77fac0d6c8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center  
4 min drive \- 4.2 km
- ![Under Okaloosa fishing pier in Fort Walton Beach, Florida with pillars, green shallow waves in Panhandle, Gulf of Mexico on summer sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621560505609/928ca27f-2e99-4b01-bfc7-5993074c22f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island  
5 min drive \- 4.5 km

### Getting around

- Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS)  
26 min drive

### Restaurants

- Olive Garden  
9 min drive
- Whataburger  
8 min drive
- Stewby’s Seafood Shanty  
10 min drive
- Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton  
10 min drive
- Slim Chickens  
8 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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