[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 168 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Beachfront condo with a water park and a fitness center ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19960000/19954500/19954425/d33a8f5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19960000/19954500/19954425/15e4372c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19960000/19954500/19954425/d9feb15d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19960000/19954500/19954425/db84d748.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19960000/19954500/19954425/55389cdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the secluded El Matador, nestled between white sand dunes and Emerald Waters. Enjoy a beach resort experience with two pools, his and her whirlpool, saunas, tennis courts, and a fitness center. Explore nearby attractions like Shalimar Golf Course or Big Kahuna’s Water Park with daily free admissions. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61038 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Gym - Laundry - Pool - 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. ### El Matador 168 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Free Activities are Included with your stay - a Free $300 Per Day Value! As a Thank You for staying with us, you will receive complimentary admissions to popular activities and attractions, Everyday of your stay. Check Out -> Only Valid for Short Term Rentals. Not available for Per Diem Stays, Guest of Owner Stays. 1 Free admission everyday to -> Shalimar Golf Course - Round of Golf, Big Kahuna’s Water Park - General Admission, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - General Admission, Wild Willy’s Grand Prix The Gator: Adult Admission, Sea Blaster - Beach or Sunset Dolphin Cruise, Sea Blaster - Snorkel Admission, Cruisin Tiki’s - Evening Sunset Cruise. Looking for Paradise? Here it is at the El Matador! Has to be the most sought of family vacation resort on the Emerald Coast. A secluded condominium nestled between the beautiful white sand dunes and the sparkling Emerald Waters of the Gulf of Mexico. El Matador is truly a beach resort. Just two miles down Santa Rosa Blvd at the end of the Island you will find us – secluded but still just a few minutes to all the amenities that Destin and Fort Walton Beach have to offer. Just six miles down Hwy. 98 you can enjoy Destin – “ The Worlds Luckiest Fishing Village” – charter a private trip or take the kids out on a group boat and catch dinner. While in Destin enjoy fine restaurants, shopping, and golfing on some of the best golf courses in the Panhandle of Florida. Hard to believe that you might need a day off from the beach but if you do take the family to Big Kahunas Water Park in the center of old Destin. Much more than just a water park… it’s a day of fun! Back at the El Matador enjoy the large grass areas between our buildings just right for family fun and games. With two pools, his and her whirlpool, and saunas just right for your tired muscles after a game of tennis on one of our courts, or in our fitness center. We are located at the end of Okaloosa Island a small barrier Island between Fort Walton Beach and Destin. This gated community with thirteen miles of undeveloped beaches to the west is sure to have you longing to return. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the condo: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golf - Gym - Heated pool - Tennis - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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) ### General - Gated community - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,038 square feet ## Similar properties ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22251200/22251121/e2db23d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### El Matador 431 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Okaloosa Island - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=22251121&PinnedHotelID=22251121&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65500000/65491100/65491082/a893d7a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Island Surf 4 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Okaloosa Island - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=65491082&PinnedHotelID=65491082&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22250800/22250750/8a1d6e03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### El Matador 450 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Okaloosa Island - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 42 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=22250750&PinnedHotelID=22250750&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 1602-60764 ## 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%7C30.39860%2C-86.63247&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qMonIDIrydiM6-MCQ21TZgWPQWs=) 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 El Matador 168 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is El Matador 168 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at El Matador 168 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at El Matador 168 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is El Matador 168 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day located? > Situated on the beach, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Okaloosa Island Beach. Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center 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. 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