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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 697 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Okaloosa Island Pier5 min drive
Emerald Coast Convention Center5 min drive
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island5 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

Visited for a friend's wedding. Enjoyed the weekend and had a great time at property. Wish we could have stayed longer, ...

Meguel C.

May 7, 2022

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

El Matador 416 - Ground floor unit

This great 2 bedroom 1/5 bathroom unit is conveniently located on the ground floor of building 4. Walk right out to the pool and the Gulf of Mexico! The open style kitchen has everything you need to create great meals for your family. Relax in the comfortable living room while you look out at the beautiful water. Master bedroom has a king size bed with private access to the patio. Guest bedroom has two twin beds and there is a sofa sleeper in the living room for extra guests.

El Matador Condominiums are located next to 17 miles of uninhabited beach. To make your Florida vacation unforgettable, our beach resort offers an array of amenities which includes two pools (one is heated seasonally), tennis/pickle ball and basketball courts, a fitness center, whirlpools, saunas, meeting rooms and more! Resting on over 12 acres, El Matador is beautifully landscaped and meticulously attended featuring lush palm trees and manicured lawn. The resort is accented by surrounding sugar-white sand, the sparkling surf, and is convenient to many unique shopping establishments fine restaurants and a variety of water sports.

Age Requirement: NO reservations will be accepted for singles under the age of 25 unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A parent or legal guardian shall be allowed to supervise no more than 3 individuals under the age of 25. Parent or legal guardian MUST occupy the same room as those they are supervising. Any reservations made under false pretenses will forfeit all prepaid rents and deposits and will be required to vacate the unit.

Property manager

Vacation Planner

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Ocean view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is on the beach. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Emerald Coast Science Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

Okaloosa Island Beach - 8 min walk
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 5 min drive
Okaloosa Island Pier - 5 min drive
Emerald Coast Convention Center - 5 min drive
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is El Matador 416 - Ground floor unit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Matador 416 - Ground floor unit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Matador 416 - Ground floor unit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Matador 416 - Ground floor unit located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Walton Beach condo is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Wayside Park and Emerald Coast Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

6.4

4.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Meguel C.

7 May 2022

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

Wedding weekend

Visited for a friend's wedding. Enjoyed the weekend and had a great time at property. Wish we could have stayed longer, beach access was a short walk probably less than a minute.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Connie C., Tyler Texas

11 November 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

416 @ El Matador

The El Matador property is beautiful, however this unit was very dated and needed a lot of work. Kitchen was poorly stocked, under the sink was gross, and a lot of the electrical outlets did not seem to work. We enjoyed our stay anyway.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Tiffany J.

19 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Don’t book unit 416 until it’s remodeled - don’t waste your money

The unit shouldn’t be rented again until the owners remodel it-it’s way past due. As a landlord, I would be embarrassed to rent this to anyone. The location of this unit is great but we wished we would have picked a different unit because it was totally not worth it. I could tell from the pics that it was dated, but I’m not even sure how old the pics are because this unit is awful in person. AC - sign on the wall says don’t turn above 72 or it can freeze up. We slept with a sheet or no covers at all and still woke up sweating every night. It was awful. Oven takes over double the cooking time - ie. chicken nuggets that normally take 10-12 mins took 25 mins. Tile floors are disgusting from years of dirt-felt dirty when we first got here and my feet were black after walking barefoot in the unit for an hour. I wore flip flops inside most of the time & we all washed our feet before getting into bed every night. The grout and grooves in the tile are black, just years of poor cleaning. The popcorn ceiling is black, yellow above the stove and the cabinets are greasy. Baseboards have stains & cracking in several areas, pocket door in the bathroom had mold/mildew on it. No door code like other units, keep up with d school keys. Laundry - washer and dryer are listed under amenities but it’s one coin washer/dryer per floor. There were a few pros- the bedding and living room furniture were clean. The TVs, internet and fridge worked well. We came to play softball, but I’m not sure if I’d come back here on our own for vacation-no way to this unit. The whole complex has a 70’s vibe to it, very dated. But the location is great - close to the beach and the beach is nice. Two pools that were nice areas but when the complex is full they are packed full. El matador management company was helpful & responsive. The handheld shower head kept failing off, so they came and replaced it. They really couldn’t do anything about all the other issues with this unit, that’s on the owners.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Jess D.

20 October 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Location was great but unit was dirty

When we arrived the master sink was not clean. It had toothpaste and hair shavings all in it. I had to put on gloves and clean it. Also, the kitchen sink had food in it and wasn't very clean. The blinds on the sliding doors were broke. We also found a roach crawling in the kitchen sink. We enjoyed our stay but the unit not being clean was disappointing.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Laura R.

30 August 2017

Enjoyable and relaxing

Very convenient to beach and pool! Not overcrowded! Relaxing and enjoyable

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Vacation Planner

El Matador Management Company was founded in 2000 to better serve the guests and owners of El Matador. Our staff has dedicated themselves to making certain that the time you spend with us will be the most enjoyable vacation experience you've ever had. You'll experience recreation, sightseeing and world class dining all within minutes of our vacation resort. You'll find beautiful beaches, sugar white sand, emerald green water, one of a kind shops, magnificent scenery and everything else that makes for a perfect stay in paradise. Our Fort Walton Beach Condos are beautifully furnished and fully equipped for your comfort, convenience and offer stunning views where you can enjoy beautiful beach sunsets. Don't waste another minute, contact us today and book your dream vacation condo.