Title: El Matador 215 by Alicia Hollis Rent Free Daily Beach Chairs - 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 215 by Alicia Hollis Rent Free Daily Beach Chairs Beachfront condo with a water park and a fitness center ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22250000/22248800/22248734/6189e9f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22250000/22248800/22248734/403305fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22250000/22248800/22248734/5f333033.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22250000/22248800/22248734/bffb8617.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22250000/22248800/22248734/7910365f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Stay at El Matador and enjoy a luxurious retreat. This gorgeously updated 1-bedroom condo boasts high-quality furnishings, a brand-new memory foam mattress on the sleeper sofa, and an upscale walk-in shower with built-in seat. Take advantage of Free Beach Service and activities like golfing at Shalimar Golf Course or cruising on Sea Blaster's Sunset Dolphin Cruise. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire condo 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4814 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - 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 215 by Alicia Hollis Rent Free Daily Beach Chairs Free Beach Service (a $39 per Day Value) and Free Activities are Included with your stay - a FREE $300/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. This is a gorgeously updated 1 bedroom 1 bathroom Ground Floor condo in Building 2 at the El Matador. You are looking out across a beautiful landscaped area that is 50 Yards from the beach front section, and approx. another 50 yards to the Gulf Front Pool and Beach. High quality furnishings complete this upscale unit. There is a brand new Memory Foam Mattress on the sleeper sofa for maximum comfort. Walk in shower with built in seat. Seeing is believing and photos just do not do this condo justice. Book today!!!! ## 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 - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### 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 - Water skiing 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 - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 814 square feet ## Similar properties ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24260000/24251500/24251415/b7ba0d2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### El Matador 424 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Okaloosa Island - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=24251415&PinnedHotelID=24251415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103560000/103559600/103559516/505317fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Emerald Coast Escape Okaloosa Island - Air conditioning - Laundry - Gym 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=103559516&PinnedHotelID=103559516&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101190000/101188700/101188629/91c49aa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seacrest 305 is a 2 BR Gulf front on Okaloosa Island, Sleeps 6 Okaloosa Island - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=101188629&PinnedHotelID=101188629&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=33145631&PinnedHotelID=33145631&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33973100/33973027/180-cf722183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### I.S.107- Charming! 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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 1602-60767 ## 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 - 10 min drive - 7.7 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 215 by Alicia Hollis Rent Free Daily Beach Chairs have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is El Matador 215 by Alicia Hollis Rent Free Daily Beach Chairs pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at El Matador 215 by Alicia Hollis Rent Free Daily Beach Chairs? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at El Matador 215 by Alicia Hollis Rent Free Daily Beach Chairs? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is El Matador 215 by Alicia Hollis Rent Free Daily Beach Chairs located? > Located in Okaloosa Island, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Okaloosa Island Beach. Fort Walton Beaches and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center 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 215 by Alicia Hollis Rent Free Daily Beach Chairs Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 50 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crystol D. Jun 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful time, room was lovely and clean and had everything we needed, would definitely rent this again me my husband and two children ages 3,5! Big thank you to the staff at Alisha Hollis office. They were so helpful will definitely be back. ##### Crystol D. Stayed 9 nights in May 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Paul N. Mar 17, 2024 #### Beach Service Please Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Needs some carpet cleaning in bedroom, floors seem to be dirty as the soles of our new slippers became very dirty just in the condo!! ##### Paul N. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon T., Sevierville May 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful condo The pictures don't do this condo justice! The furniture was beautiful. Everything was cleaned to perfection! Well stocked with plenty of dinnerware, plates, glasses, and utensils. Plenty of pots, pans, tupperware, and pantry items. The decor was not overly beachy, just right. Curtains to block out early morning light if you are not an early riser. About a 5 minute walk to the pool and beach. The patio was decorated as nice as the inside, for relaxing. It was very quiet on this end of the beach. The recliners were nice to have, as my husband usually sleeps in one because of shoulder problems. You will not regret staying in this beautiful condo! ##### Sharon T. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Jack T. Sep 14, 2018 #### Good First Time Condo Experience Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was beautifully furnished and overall clean. We didn't take advantage of all the extras, like the sauna and hot tub, but the beach access was awesome. We did have a few issues with "palmetto bugs" . In Tennessee we call them big roaches. Also there appeared to be mold around the vent in the bathroom. The a/c unit was very noisy inside and out (a design issue that cannot be fixed) and made sitting on the patio unpleasant. Couldn't even hear the surf 100 yards away. Even though the condo was overall nice, we will probably shop around for a different unit next time. Also, couch frame was broke, the recliner almost impossible to return to closed position and the vertical blinds in the living room area was broken. The noisy a/c was my biggest issue, keeping me awake a lot. ##### Jack T. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Lori H. Sep 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### El Matador 215 Condo was as described inside. it was a bit further from the beach than I expected and didn't have a beach view. The one thing i would say could use improvement is the mattress. It has a huge sag in the middle. ##### Lori H. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheri H. Jul 1, 2024 #### El Matador 215 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 condo! Location was very convenient to the beach and pool. Beautifully decorated and clean. Especially loved the updated kitchen and shower in the bathroom! The only glitch was the sofa . It wasn’t comfortable and should really be replaced! Management company was a dream!! ##### Cheri H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan P. May 14, 2024 #### Updated, Clean and great Location 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: Check in was very easy - Alicia Hollis office was easy to pull into and to get out of. Same for easy check out -take trash out, lock up and just dropped the keys into the dropbox. The staff was so nice and welcoming. Location is in Building 2 - very easy walk with your chair and beach bag to the beach Or you could use the beach service.The unit is updated and was very clean- no mold in the shower. The couch needs to be updated- would be my only suggestion.Kitchen was well stocked with all kinds of pans, cutlery, dishes. Remember to bring -papertowels, soft toilet paper, dishwasher soap if you plan on cooking alot at the condo, other wise they provide toilet paper(a little rough), two dishwasher tabs.Trash is at the end of the building- u have to lift the garage door to get to the dumpster. Was not labeled so a little difficult to locate.The beach is so soft with white sands - the view looking toward the Air Force land is the best, untouched view. Do not walk on the Air Force land - the warnings are real, 4 people got tickets while I was there $95 a person. It doesn't matter if you are walking in the surf, waterline or beach - you will get a ticket. New commander in charge and he is a stickler for the rules. Enjoyed our Mother's Day stay very much! ##### Jonathan P. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jeffrey J. Apr 2, 2024 #### great stay 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: WONDERFUL STAY EVERYTHING WAS GREAT ##### Jeffrey J. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Clinton, MO Sep 13, 2023 #### Great place for a 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: Location was great, dining options less than 5 min away, easy to get to Destin for fishing and beach time. ##### A guest from Clinton, MO ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryan C. Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Labor Day get away All though it rained most of the weekend we had an enjoyable stay. Nice place , great location , would stay again in the future . ##### Bryan C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Stephanie D. D. May 26, 2023 #### Always wonderful! 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 stayed in the El Matador unit 215 and it was wonderful as always! The updates were great. We’ve been vacationing at the EM for about 25 years and this is one of the best units we’ve rented. The free beach service is always appreciated! ##### Stephanie D. D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul N. Apr 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First Class Accommodations! It was such a great condo, quiet and peaceful, beautifully decorated as well. We booked same condo for 2024!! ##### Paul N. Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darnett C. Aug 9, 2022 #### Family Vacation 2022 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: My husband has vacated at the El Matador for 45 years and it's been 20 years for me. My son is continuing the tradition with his family. This was the 1st year for my grandson. (9 mo) He LOVED the white sand and clear beach water. We have stayed in many units over the years and 215 was one of the best! It was very clean and cozy. My son stayed in building 4 on a top floor. We hung out on our porch and the baby had a great time playing in the grass. I will definitely request this unit again!! ##### Darnett C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison W. Jul 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good place for the money but I wish it had a bathtub Property was clean and family friendly ##### Allison W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg P. Jul 19, 2022 #### GREAT LOCATION! 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: Everything about this vacation was great! The condo was very nice and had MORE than we could need. The rental company was so easy to work with and made accessing the property effortless. Will definitely have to come back here again in the future! ##### Greg P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon B. Jun 28, 2022 #### 215 review 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: Everything was really nice in this unit. Kitchen fully stocked with everything to prepare meals. Only complaint was the floors were not very clean. The first night there after walking around barefoot, we had black feet just from inside. Also owner might leave instructions on how to operate television and a guide to access quickly would be helpful . ##### Sharon B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela D. Jun 26, 2022 #### Fantastic Vacation Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: This condo was fantastic. It was beautiful inside and we felt at home there. There was everything you can imagine in the kitchen. I have never seen so many different utensils. All you have to do is bring your food. The location was great, just a short walk to the pool and the beach. We definitely will rent this condo next year. ##### Angela D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie D. D. May 9, 2022 #### Best vacation spot! 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’ve been staying at Okaloosa Island for 20+ years and most of those at the El Matador. We always use Alicia Hollis realtor for our rental needs. They provide great, thorough, friendly service and Chris Ault always remembers us! EM 215 is a great unit, updated, clean, and the owners provide beach service...an added bonus! Our ONLY issue was the water pressure in the shower, very light. Everything else was great! Our week was perfect and we can’t wait to go back! ##### Stephanie D. D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony C. Aug 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A taste of home!! My wife and I felt right at home when we walked through the door! Everything was perfect!! We needed this time together and we couldn’t have asked for anything better!! ##### Tony C. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Misty W., Marshall Illinois Jul 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Condo This condo is beautiful and updated! Steps from the beach and pool! ##### Misty W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles M., Dalton, GA Jul 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great week! Our unit was updated and well stocked. The ground floor was enhanced by a beautiful courtyard. Hope to return in the future. ##### Charles M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Steve H. Jun 28, 2021 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Gnat Infestation We stayed in one of the units and were INUNDATED with gnats for the entire week! When we phoned the realty company to complain they said that gnats were very common place in Florida and even commented that they had them flying around in their office. We knew other families staying on the complex at El Matador that didn’t have this problem. They told us they could come in and fumigate but I wasn’t a fan of fumigating and then having to go back in. They continued to point the problem at us questioning whether or not we had bananas and insisting we must have left a door open. No to both! They brought us long yellow sticky traps to hang in an attempt to kill as many gnats as we could. However, the gnat infestation grew worse and were landing on our faces at night in our bedroom/living room as we were trying to sleep. I had to quit using their kitchen due to the amount of gnats...even flew out of the coffee maker when it was opened! So unappetizing to see the gnats stuck to the traps in the kitchen...hence the reason we were unable to use it. We ended up having to purchase Raid because there were so many gnats crawling everywhere; the kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom. Even in the shower!! I have video and pictures of the hundreds of gnats that we killed every night but management did not care. We are sure they will still not take accountability even after this is posted but we felt really bad for the people coming in after us. It was very stressful and unsettling. We called several times through the week and when we called the day we left to try to talk to them about the obvious problem they had in this condo there was little or no empathy on their part. We have vacationed in Florida so many times and have never had this issue. It’s a shame that we purchased a condo for a week and couldn’t even relax there. We would never recommend this company to bail a vacation for us and will not be back to this particular destination. ##### Steve H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela R. Jun 7, 2021 #### Our stay at El Matador Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Reservations for the El Matador was a quick and easy process ##### Angela R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela R. Jun 7, 2021 #### Our stay at El Matador Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Reservations for the El Matador was a quick and easy process ##### Angela R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverly S., wife: OH, husband: IN Apr 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sugar sand incredible! Such a lovely condo with all the comforts of home. Thank you for a wonderful time! ##### Beverly S. 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