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El Matador 245 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 7/7

2.0 star property

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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Pool
TV, DVD player

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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 245 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 7/7

Recently remodeled and newly painted One Bedroom unit. New Stove/Oven, New Dishwasher, New Kitchen Sink and Faucet, Brand New Living Room, Bedroom and Dining Furniture, New Vanity and Toilet, New Balcony Table and Chairs, New Wood Floors in Master Bedroom, New Fans in Living Room and Master Bedroom.

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.

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 manager

Steve Hollis

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing 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)

General

  • Gated community

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

One Bedroom for Short or Long Term Rentals
One Bedroom for Short or Long Term Rentals. Condo
One Bedroom for Short or Long Term Rentals. Fort Walton Beach
1602-60801

About the neighborhood

Map
Florida, Fort Walton Beach

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

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 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

Is El Matador 245 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Jun29 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Matador 245 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Jun29?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Matador 245 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Jun29?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Matador 245 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Jun29 located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound, Fort Walton Beaches, and Okaloosa Island Beach. Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center and Ross Marler Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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El Matador 245 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 7/7 Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

4/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall it was a good vacation stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

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: The trip was good and room was clean and neat. The view was alittle disappointing and the sliding glass door off the bedroom hardly didnt open and the one off the living was very difficult to open. The plugs on the headboard wall were shot and did not work.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

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: It was awesome. so close to the beaches, place was quiet and clean.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The complex was great and I would stay at El Matador again but in a different unit. 245 needs some major updates and housekeeping was horrible. The floor was gross the rugs around the room was dark with dirt. The entry door was in bad shape , patio doors don't lock and screens were off track. The sofa bed will only accommodate a small child there were no linens for sofa bed. The appliances were straight from the 70's. All that being sad complex was clean, great location , beautiful sugar sand beach everything is a short drive away Quiet end of the beach definitely would return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

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: There was no hot water and the living room TV remote didn't work. Otherwise it was good.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than 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: I was not happy at all with this unit. The bathroom has not been updated since the 80's, the ice maker did not work, HOWEVER, Alicia J. Hollis brought us 2 bags of ice, and the mattress pad and therefor the sheet would not stay on the bed. Alicia & associates were great as always and I will use them again but NOT this unit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

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: Great experience, from making reservations to check-out. Condo was clean and equipped with everything we needed. Our view was nice, pool was clean. Definitely would like to go back!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Areas for improvement: The front door handle is dangerous - virtually no way to unlock the door without scraping your knuckles on the door jam - or worse. Patio furniture bulky and tired, unpleasant to use. Living room furniture upholstery needed cleaning. Floors needed sweep/mop when we arrived. Paper towel rack on kitchen pantry door was broken. Some of the glasses were cracked. The shower handle came off when you turned on the water. A refrigerator door drawer was loose and had to be taken out for the week - otherwise it would've broken off when you opened the door. Would have been nice to have the hot tubs working while we were there. Good Things: Heated pool and oceanside pool immaculate - beautiful condition. Workout room (w/tv) and adjoining restrooms very clean and recently remodeled. Layout of the condo was good, comfortable. Nice location in the complex. View of ocean from every room (except bathroom). Staff all very pleasant, helpful and professional. Neighbors totally cool. Great location for privacy and for shopping, stores, restaurants and beach access. Good supply of towels, bed/sheets clean, "starter" paper products and garbage bags available. Internet access good (bring your own ethernet cable). TVs and cable worked well. Supply of reading material available. Suggestion: There is an Okaloosa Island Visitors Center less than a mile east with free tourism materials - why not pick some up and have them available in the condo? Provide a map of the area i.e. nearest grocery store, etc.