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Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621!

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Gulf front pool
Living room view out to balcony
View standing on balcony
Kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

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 manager

James Mahieu

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is on the beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Okaloosa Island Beach and Destin Beaches. Emerald Coast Science Center and Goofy Golf are also worth visiting.
Map
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

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬9 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.

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!?

Checkout 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. Fort Walton Beaches and Wayside Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcelene h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away

The place was great with no complaints! I would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ginny O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time away

I came to decompress from everyday life. This place was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misti W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Wonderful property and perfect weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial getaway!!!

We had a excellent time. Everything was as descibed. Very clean and comfortable. Close walk to beach and quiet and remote. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience!

It was a great place! Clean & James was very easy to communicate with. The pool was close, beach was about a 5 minute walk with 2 small babies. Overall, we had a wonderful time. Would not hesitate to book with James again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property owner was very responsive to questions. Very pleased with the property, cleanliness, even the bed was comfortable. A little tight for 4 people, but manageable... anything bigger in the destin area with brach location like this was just too expensive. There was washer and dryer on property and vending. Very nice pool at the bottom of the stairs It is the 2nd pool on the property hidden back a little bit, very quiet compared to the bigger pool
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paix S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great value

It’s a very comfortable place, clean, tastefully decorated, but most importantly functional. Fill kitchen , open floor plan , nice views. Really the only negative and it really wasn’t bad, was it seemed like it was a private bedroom when it actually was open to the entire home, studio fashion. Even though that was unexpected it still worked out perfectly for us. All in all incredible value for the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is positioned away from the main building but close enough for a short walk to a beautiful, secluded beach. Dunes from an undeveloped area are adjacent to this property which makes it unique and tranquil. The tennis court and gym are right by this building. My daughter engages in these activities so she was happy about that. There is a heated pool, sauna, basketball court, grill and whirlpool steps away from the building as well. Its a very cute, cozy dwelling that we'll visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2024

We enjoyed the beach and the room was cozy and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Beach!

Had a great stay! Clean, comfortable and easy access to beach. Pools were very refreshing. Communication with James was flawless and will definitely consider this place again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Coziness Clean Location Relaxing Great communication
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful little getaway for us!

We had a great time while staying there. We had no issues with anything and enjoyed the apartment. Close walk to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun time

It was a great place to stay close to everything that we wanted todo
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W., Decatur

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

Well maintained. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A., Moultrie, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Perfect place for us!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the location!

The condo is super cute and cozy! Great location! Walkable to the beach! Host is amazing! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mermaid Condo

Absolutely stunning efficiency. In fact, I plan to use some of the interior design elements in my home. The owners are very nice and easy to reach out to. I plan to stay here again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

Nice cozy condo. Place was supplied with everything we needed, chairs,umbrellas,etc. Short walk to beach. Owner responded promptly to our questions. We really enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking View & Comfy Condo

The condo was immaculate and had everything we needed for a short get away! Communication with the owner was great and he answered all of our questions in a timely manner. The view of the gulf was amazing! Spent so much time at the beautiful beach that was just steps away. Would absolutely stay at this location again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ft Walton Birthday Getaway

My fiance and I booked a 4 day getaway for her bithday. We had a wonderful time, the condo was awesome, clean, great communication with the owner/agent. Highly recommend it!! I guarantee you will be happy, a very quaint relaxed time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicole v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time is the best time!

Thank you for sharing your lil condo with me during my visit with my mom! While I didn’t use any appliances the kitchen was well stocked for anyone who enjoys cooking! The gorgeous white quartz beach is just a few steps away! This is a cute little place to just get away!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

The Mermaid Hideaway is very clean and comfortable! It had everything we needed and more. We slept very well on the bed as well as the sofa bed. The El Matador is very nice and immaculately maintained. It was my second stay at El Matador but first time in this unit. I really loved its location. It is in the smaller building on the 2nd floor. It was very convenient to a pool and a very short walk to the beach. While we brought our own beach chairs, it was nice to see that the owners had made their chairs and umbrella available. Great communication from owners - would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little beach studio

I stayed here with my daughter and partner. The studio’s location was wonderful- just a short walk to a beautiful beach. Two great pools on the property and one just steps away. Plenty of restaurants close by. The condo was adorable! All necessary amenities were in place and great personal touches. The pull out couch was comfortable and there were beach chairs and an umbrella available for use. The patio has a high top table and chairs and a couple rattan sitting chairs- perfect for coffee in the morning. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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