El Matador 424 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day

Fort Walton Beach, Florida
$249 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Condo

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

FREE BEACH SERVICE INCLUDED!

Enjoy Free Activities with your stay — a $300+ per day value! As our way of saying thank you, you’ll receive complimentary daily admissions to popular local attractions. (Valid for short-term rentals only. Not available for per diem or guest-of-owner stays.)

Each day, you will receive a ticket to each of the following:

- Shalimar Golf Course
- Big Kahuna’s Water Park
- Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
- Wild Willy’s Grand Prix
- Sea Blaster (Dolphin Cruise (Beach or Sunset))
- Sea Blaster (Snorkeling Trip)
- Cruisin’ Tiki’s (Evening Sunset Cruise)

El Matador Condos offer more than just a beautiful white-sand beach—they provide a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of activities for both kids and adults. Located on Okaloosa Island, you’ll be just minutes from the heart of Destin, where you can enjoy go-karts, mini golf, bungee jumping, and more. Big Kahuna’s Water Park, located on Miracle Strip Parkway, is a must-visit for a full day of fun. For those seeking adventure, take advantage of the Emerald Coast with activities like jet skiing, parasailing, or even booking a half- or full-day deep sea fishing charter out of Destin—famously known as “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.”

Back at the resort, enjoy a full range of amenities, including:
- Two swimming pools (one heated seasonally)
- His-and-her whirlpools and saunas
- Tennis courts
- Fitness center
- Direct private beach access

Whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation, El Matador offers the perfect balance for an unforgettable Emerald Coast getaway.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Hot Tub Sauna Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Jet Skiing Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Elevator Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Robin D.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Great location on the beach with the Air Force Base to the right so the crowds were small. Five large condo buildings with 2 pools and good amei

  • Connie B.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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. Reviewer Comments: This was our first time in 424. We have been to el matador many times. Slight odor in unit. Kitchen not well stocked. Very few utensils. Furniture outdated. Recliner would not come down without brutal force. Bed comfortable. Shower updated which was nice.

  • Dawn P.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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 the helped me set up reservation was totally helpful from the beginning to the end. More so, the property was the most amazing spot and location was perfect!!!!

  • Poliana B.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2024

    Stayed Apr 4, 2024

    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: The property needs an upgrade on the furniture. Overall great stay .

  • Stephanie D. D.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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: We always have a great experience with Alicia Hollis (nearly 25 years). The staff is friendly, helpful and always willing to make your stay comfortable. As far as the unit we stayed in, EM 424, it’s in dire need of updating but it was clean. The shower was amazing! It’s a good location being close to the pool and beach and the free beach service is a bonus. One thing to note about that unit and I was very disappointed about was...no hangers in the closet!!! At least there was some drawer space but no hangers was a first! We also were there at a very busy time during fall breaks (which we won’t do again) and had a hard time sitting on the patio a couple nights due to the strong smell of weed! It even came in through our bathroom vents a couple times. Lesson learned, We should’ve complained about the weed smell so it could be investigated as recreational is not legal in Florida. There are a lot of nicer, remodeled units in the El Matador for the same money. Still a great visit to our favorite vacation spot to relax!

  • Rita P.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2023

    Stayed Jul 31, 2023

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was great. Loved having a security guard. Overall the condo was good. Needs updates and a few things fixed. The patio furniture had something to be desired. The chairs, if you want to call them that, were made of pvc piping and one was broke.

  • Phil G.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2023

    Stayed Jun 26, 2023

    Great location. Plenty of room. The property is a little dated and can use a remodeled kitchen, fresh paint, etc.

  • A guest from Bla....

    Submitted Jun 28, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Great location. Great view. Enjoyed our stay.

  • Rhonda S.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2023

    Stayed Jun 22, 2023

    We loved the location. Short walk to the beach. Close to the swimming pool. Would stay there again!!

  • April S.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2023

    Stayed Jun 1, 2023

    El Matador really is a hidden gem of places to stay when searching for a place to take your family. We came as a family of 4 (Me, Husband,& 2 Kiddos). We searched from Orange Beach, Alabama all the way to Panama City Beach, Florida. If I’m being honest, I was a bit worried I could be disappointed because our condo rental was several hundred dollars cheaper($300-$500) than most other place we looked at. Plus, I do not know anyone who has ever stayed there. We took a chance and we LOVED the location. The beach was perfect! You literally park right outside your building and walk right in! If anyone goes to the beach often, then you understand parking can be a nightmare during the summer months! Not to mention you may have to walk a mile to your condo! Not here! My favorite thing about the entire trip was El Matador is the last building on the strip before it turns to miles of beach that’s off limits due to air aviation! So that means not near as many people trying to hit the beach! Not near as crowded! As for our room, it was great. We had plenty of room! It is a large one bedroom unit! It was very clean and the balcony view was wonderful. You can see the pool and ocean from the balcony. Very peaceful! The entire El Matador grounds are clean. The pool was a hit with the kids! It was also big and clean! We will certainly be returning to El Madador for future beach trips!

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