Title: El Matador 459 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day - 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 459 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Beachfront condo with a water park and a fitness center ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22253500/22253494/cc19952e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22253500/22253494/9dca2573.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22253500/22253494/b6b8f1e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22253500/22253494/12e60ab5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22253500/22253494/5c20d2cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location El Matador offers a secluded beach resort experience on the Emerald Coast. Unwind in one of two pools, rejuvenate in his and her whirlpool or saunas, and enjoy family fun on large grass areas between buildings. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Air conditioning - Gym - Laundry - Pool ## 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 459 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Free Activities are Included with your stay! 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: Internet access ### 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 - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Gym - Heated pool - Kayak - Tennis - Water park - Basketball 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 ### 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 ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22252300/22252295/9325ce52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### El Matador 122 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Okaloosa Island - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=22252295&PinnedHotelID=22252295&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66420000/66413400/66413324/f2164775.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEWLY RENOVATED! 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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 Gulf Front!!corner Unit.!!fantastic Panoramic Views!! Condo 1602-60867 ## 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, Florida #### 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 - ‪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 459 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 459 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 459 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at El Matador 459 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is El Matador 459 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day 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 459 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent 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) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 43 8 - Good 15 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 3 ### 8/10 Good #### sharon s. Jul 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation 2023 Enjoyed the place we stayed. Everything was nice and convenient. Weather wasn’t so nice. I thought the price was a little high but other than that it was nice. ##### sharon s. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve A. Aug 29, 2016 #### El Matador Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect ##### Steve A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike D. May 10, 2025 #### El Matador Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic location but it is really unfortunate that the Air Force base commander refuses anyone to walk the beach in front of the radar facility. This was allowed for 40+ years and now it is a security risk? ##### Mike D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### William G or Elaine H J. Feb 4, 2019 #### Another Great January Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We always enjoy our time at El Matador and especially unit 459. Well maintained condo with all the amenities required to make the stay like home. If there is ever a problem (we discovered a small leak under the kitchen sink) Alicia is quick to respond and correct the situation. ##### William G or Elaine H J. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica H. Apr 9, 2024 #### First Time was a Great Time!! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The staff at the office set the tone for our family vacation. They were super friendly and welcoming!! The unit was clean, updated, beds were comfortable and all the essentials were provided to get you started. We own an Airbnb in our city so I look with a critical eye and found the unit exceptionally well done. The grounds were immaculate. Pools very clean. But the star of the show is the view—every window. The pictures do not do it justice!! Absolutely the best!! Cannot wait to come back!!! ##### Monica H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### William G or Elaine H J. Feb 3, 2024 #### Another Great January Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We always enjoy our January stays at El Matador 459. Wish the weather would have been a bit more cooperative but we still relish the change of scenery, delicious seafood, pickleball, and golf. Alicia J. Hollis Rentals has always performed in a professional manner and we highly recommend their office as a rental agency. ##### William G or Elaine H J. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea L. Nov 16, 2023 #### Had a great time Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Alicia Hollis rentals could not have been any better to us. Our unit could use a few updates. Mattress was awful, guest bathroom shower could use an update, closet door in master was broken, can opener not working. Well equipped. Very clean. Best view ever. We had a wonderful time! ##### Andrea L. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Aug 9, 2023 #### Room 459 Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had the best week. We loved the condo and everyone was so nice! We had the most beautiful weather. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen C. Jul 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little piece of heaven Our stay here was great! It was clean, roomy, had enough amenities such as extra pillows and blankets. But the view from the balcony & even inside the living room was worth it all! Definitely will be back! ##### Kristen C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### John K. Jun 17, 2023 #### Another Great Week Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love staying here. Its location allows a great sunrise as well as sunset. Close to grocery and restaurants. All people we talked to are very nice and respectful. Another Great Week spent with you guys! ##### John K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stefanie G. Apr 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent views…location, location, location! Our second time staying in 459 and there will for sure be a third! Could not be happier with how clean and well maintained this condo is. The views are breathtaking! Quiet beach being on the end. See you next year 459!! ##### Stefanie G. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### William G or Elaine H J. Feb 3, 2023 #### Great Trip Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have spent the past several years enjoying the white sand beaches and staying at the El Matador in Fort Walton Beach. We have used Alicia Hollis as our booking agent from our first trip down. The folks at her office have been helpful and responded to any needs we may have had over the years. The condo is clean and well appointed. The owners update the unit as needed and we look forward to our week away from snow each year! ##### William G or Elaine H J. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela M. Aug 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love the area and the unit! We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The unit had the most amazing views from multiple angles. It is well worth the extra $ for the corner units. We arrived early and the unit was not yet ready, but the property managers called me as soon as it was (and still way early). We have been to El Matador over the winter, which is also nice, but late August is wonderful too - beach set up available, low crowds, not a party atmosphere, since most kids are back to school. Being basically at the end of the road gives a serene quality which was much needed for me. We would definitely return. ##### Angela M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy E. Jul 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Experience We enjoyed our stay at El Matador very much! The condo was even more comfortable and well supplied than we had anticipated. Very clean and fresh! Beautiful view from the Corner unit. We have already made a plan to come back to this same unit next summer! ##### Nancy E. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marge L. May 5, 2022 #### Relax and Enjoy! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the first time we rented through Hollis and we were very pleased with our stay. We would definitely use them again. Chris Ault was our contact and went out of her way to make sure our needs were met. Everyone in the Hollis office was friendly and reminded me of how customer service used to be. The unit stayed in still needs some updating, but the location was fabulous! If there were a washer and dryer in the unit, it would have been perfect. Our thanks to the owners for sharing their condo with us. We would definitely stay there again. ##### Marge L. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### William G or Elaine H J. Feb 17, 2022 #### Too Much Building Maintenance Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Normally, we enjoy our January spent at the El Matador in Fort Walton Beach. But this year, major work was being done on the concrete walkways on each floor of our building. The noise and dust were horrible. No mention of this work was mentioned to us prior to arrival. No offer of moving to another building due to the noise (beginning at 8:30 am) and inconvenience. I understand that major projects need to be done doing the winter months in order not to interfere with summer weekly rentals, but some consideration should also be given to winter rentals also. ##### William G or Elaine H J. ### 6/10 Okay #### Mandy N. Oct 20, 2021 Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Nice but not the cleanest Our unit was nice, we had an amazing view! The elevators were a little scary. While doing maintenance one day, they had a generator parked right outside the elevators with only one small orange cone. Very unsafe. The furniture in our unit was outdated but comfy. We didn’t like how far down the island we were. We prefer to be closer to the other end and didn’t realize it was sooooo far. But that’s nothing bad about the unit itself. If the unit had some updating done, it would have been perfect (minus the long drive down the island). ##### Mandy N. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angel L. Sep 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### GREAT VIEWS! The condo was clean, but had a musty smell upon entering. Wasn’t terrible but definitely noticeable. Condo view was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS, but the actual condo needs updating! AC worked fabulous! No washer and dryer. Definitely bring your own pillows! Linens for couch bed were subpar. The location of room couldn’t be beat, but interior lacked any style and comfort. ##### Angel L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Aug 9, 2021 #### Another great summer family vacation Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Over 35 years of coming to El Matador This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Michael B. Aug 2, 2021 #### Ft Walton Beach condo Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed at the El Matador for years. It is in the best location at the end of the beach. ##### Michael B. ### 6/10 Okay #### Jeremy S., Salem,Indiana Jul 11, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Needs updated The room was very dirty and had a musty smell. The service panel was missing on the breaker box and had exposed wires. It really needs updating the hot water doesn't last very long so don't waste time in the shower. ##### Jeremy S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Saba T. Jun 21, 2021 #### June 2021 Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the view! Security gate folks were extremely nice and helpful. Kitchen was well supplied. Unit could use a much needed update. Guest bed mattress sunk in the middle when you slept and the toilets were very low to the floor and towel racks were loose. Had to go buy batteries as the remotes didn't have any batteries in them. We will come back to stay at El Matador but will look for a more updated unit. ##### Saba T. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meredith G. May 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location We could not have been happier with the location of our unit. The view was fantastic. The beach was not crowded and clean. We hope to return soon. ##### Meredith G. Stayed 7 nights in May 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather K. Apr 8, 2021 #### This view is everything Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the location of this property. All the way at the end of the beach. It was private, but still had every amenity we needed. The buildings themselves are a little dated, but it was great since it wasn't crowded because of the size of the property. The gate access is nice too, so it was easy to find parking. ##### Heather K. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Kyle T. Mar 27, 2021 #### Spring Brfeak Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. 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