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10/10 Exceptional
Christine
May 15, 2026
Entire condo
El Matador
Property class: 4
Condo with 2 outdoor pools, near Okaloosa Island Beach
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At El Matador, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Okaloosa Island Beach and Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. Guests can take a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Condos feature conveniences like kitchens, along with private hot tubs and patios.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Lounge area
- Non-smoking
Room options
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Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Courtyard View
- 1000 sq ft
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 8
- 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood
909 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
What's nearby
- Fort Walton Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Santa Rosa Sound - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Okaloosa Island Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
- Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
- Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
- Whataburger - 8 min drive
- Gi Jade - 8 min drive
- Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - 10 min drive
- Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - 10 min drive
- Olive Garden - 9 min drive
About this property
El Matador
- At El Matador, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Okaloosa Island Beach and Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. Guests can take a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Condos feature conveniences like kitchens, along with private hot tubs and patios.
At a glance
Property size
- 19 condos
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
- There is no front desk at this property
- Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
- Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
- You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
- A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
- Free secured onsite self parking
Other information
- Smoke-free property
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Reviews
El Matador Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Exceptional
Heather Lynn
May 28, 2026
The condo was amazing! Nice bedrooms and living space. Super clean and within walking distance to the beach and pool. Property was very secure with a security guard at the entrance. Lots of parking available. Loved staying here.
Verified review
10/10 Exceptional
Yolanda
Aug 23, 2026