[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621! Condo on the beach, with outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83140000/83132200/83132129/9f371bdd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83140000/83132200/83132129/w900h683x62y0-f30f94ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83140000/83132200/83132129/4b7425d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83140000/83132200/83132129/w902h683x61y0-0836de19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83140000/83132200/83132129/w901h683x61y0-6d857a01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On Okaloosa Island, El Matador's Studio apartment offers a serene retreat with a beautiful balcony view. Take leisurely strolls to the private beach, unwind in the hot tub or stay active at the tennis courts and gym. The cozy unit is fully furnished with a king bed and queen sofa sleeper. 10 Exceptional ### Entire condo 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - - - Air conditioning - Parking available - 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. ### Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621! This is a wonderful Studio apartment at the El Matador complex on Okaloosa Island with a beautiful balcony view, close walk to the beautiful private beach, close to tennis courts, seasonally heated pool, gym, and hot tub. The unit is well equipped and cozy, kitchen fully furnished, with one King bed and a queen sofa sleeper. This is a unique and tranquil hideaway at the El Matador!! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Gym - Heated pool ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![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 238 reviews CA $337 CA $465 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=4143864&PinnedHotelID=4143864&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21672700/21672641/667fb40a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Emerald Isle 105 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Okaloosa Island - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=21672641&PinnedHotelID=21672641&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101190000/101188800/101188770/dc9f0214.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ⛱️SeaCrest 715A - 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.396841,-86.63169&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kwpxD%60gwoO%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40O%40Q%40Q%40S%40QBO%40QBQBQBQBOBSDOBOBQDQDODQDOFODODOFQFMFQFOFMFOFMHOFOHMHMHMHMHMHMHKJMHKJMHKJMJKJIJKJIJMLIJILIJILIJILILELILILELGLGLGNELGLENELENCLENCLENCLCNCNANCLANANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNBLDNBLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLFLDLHLHLDJHLHLHJHLHJHJHLLJHJJJHJJHLJJJLHJJLHJHLHLHLHLHLHNFLHNFLFNFLFNFPFLDPFNDNFNDNDPDNBPDPBNDNBRBNBPBPBP%40PBN%40P%40R%40P%40P%40N%3FP%40R%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FP%3FRAP%3FPANAPARAPAPCNAPCRCNCPCNCRENCNERCNENEPENGPELGPENGNGNGNGLGNGLINGLINILILILILILILKJILKJKLIJKJKHKJKJMJKHKHMHKHMHMHKHMFMFMHMDMFMFMFODMFMDODMDOBMDODMBOBOBMBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOAMAOAOCOCMCOCMCOEMEOCMEOEMEMGOEMGMGMGMEMIMGMGMIKIMIKIMIKIMIKKKKKKKIKKKKIMKKIMKKIMIMIMIMIMIMIMGOIOGMGOGMGOGOGOGOEQEMGQEOEQEOEOCSCOEOCSCOCQCOCSAQCOAQAQASAQAO%3FQAQ%3FS%3FQAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=u8z6duJfQpNYjw-46BnUIALfSKQ=) 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 - 11 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 Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621! have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### How much does it cost to stay at Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621!? > As of Oct 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621! on Oct 23, 2025 start from CA $119.85, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Walton-Beach-Hotels-Mermaid-Hideaway-At-El-Matador-Unit-621.h83132129.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Fort Walton Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Okaloosa Island Beach. Wayside Park 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