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Condo For Rent, Daily, Weekly, Monthly

909 Santa Rosa Blvd

Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548

Beachfront: Yes

Ocean View: Yes

Nightly Rates: $105 - 375

 1.0   Sleeps 4

Minimum Stay: 3-7 nights

Pool: Yes  Sq Ft: 1035

Communal Pool

 Pet Friendly: No

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This El Matador Two Bedroom Ground Floor Unit facing the spacious grounds offers convenient access to the Gulf Front Pool and Emerald Coast Beach. Just walk right out the patio door and take a short walk (about 100 yards) on down to the pool and Beach.

Looking for Paradise? It's Here at El Matador Condominiums in Fort Walton Beach on Okaloosa Island! The most sought after Florida Vacation location offering family vacations on the Beautiful Emerald Coast. El Matador Condos is a secluded condominium complex on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach located next to 17 miles of uninhabited beach. El Matador is nestled between the beautiful white sand beaches and the sparkling Emerald Green Waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

El Matador is truly a Florida Vacation Beach Resort. Just two miles down Santa Rosa Blvd at the end of Okaloosa Island you will find this family vacation gem – 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,12 acre facility with grass areas between the 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 or pickle ball on one of the courts, or the 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 17 miles of undeveloped beaches to the west is sure to have you longing to return.

Rate Types: N - Nightly, W - Weekly, We - Weekend, Mw - Midweek, M - Monthly
FromToTypeDaily RateMin.
Stay
2/12/242/12/26N$105-3753
2/12/242/12/26W$102-3567
2/12/242/12/26M$118-37530
2/12/242/12/26Mw$111-3753

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Amenities:

  • combination tub/shower
  • king
  • shower
  • toilet
  • tub
  • twin/ single
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • coin laundry
  • library
  • restaurants
  • Dining
  • DVD Player
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Television
  • Air Conditioning
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Iron & Board
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Parking
  • Towels Provided
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Pantry Items
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Dining Table
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • outlet shopping
  • paddle boating
  • photography
  • walking
  • ATM/bank
  • fitness center
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • Beach
  • Deck / Patio
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Tennis
  • Communal Pool
  • Heated Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Sauna
  • basketball court
  • cycling
  • deepsea fishing
  • fishing
  • golf
  • jet skiing
  • paragliding
  • pier fishing
  • sailing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • snorkeling
  • sound/bay fishing
  • surf fishing
  • surfing
  • swimming
  • wind-surfing
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • pets not allowed
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • flexible
  • recommended
  • Dining Room
  • Housekeeper Optional
  • Family
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Full Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee Maker
  • Ice Maker
  • Microwave
  • Cookware
  • Stove
  • Pots and Pans
  • Dishwasher
  • Stove/Oven
  • Refrigerator/icemaker
  • Central Air
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linens
  • Ironing Board
  • High Speed Internet
  • Washer/Dryer On Site
  • 3 TV's
  • DVD Players
  • VCR
  • No Smoking
  • Wireless Internet
  • Central Air Conditioning & Heat
  • Nearby ATM
  • Nearby Post Office
  • Nearby Internet Cafe
  • Nearby FedEx
  • Nearby Bank
  • Near Eglin AF Base
  • Area FitnessCenter
  • Nearby Medical Services
  • Nearby Grocery
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Movie Theatres
  • On Site Fitness Center
  • Nearby Golf Courses
  • Nearby Movie Theatres
  • Nearby Outlet Shopping
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
  • Ballet
  • Museums
  • Concerts
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Shared Pool
  • Tennis
  • Beach
  • BBQ Grills On Site
  • Fishing
  • Boating
  • Parasailing
  • Jet-Ski-ing
  • Kite-Boarding
  • Snorkelling
  • Disc Golf
  • Diving
  • Disc Golf
  • Sailing
  • Snorkeling
  • Sauna on Property
  • Whirlpool Spa on Property
  • Basketball Courts
  • Gated Community
  • 24 Hour Security
  • Jet Skiing
  • On Beach
  • Near Beach
  • Close to Town
  • Close to Eglin AFB
  • Cose to Shalimar Point Golf Club
  • Close to Golf Courses
  • Short Walk to Beach
  • Close to Fort Walton Beach
  • 6 miles to Destin
  • Cable TV
  • DVD Player
  • VCR
  • WiFi

Internet Access Available: Yes

Washer Dryer: Yes

Pool: Yes

BBQ: Yes

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellations to any reservation results in forfeiture of $200.00 advance rent deposit. Changes to the booking have to be made Thirty (30) days prior to arrival for Short Term reservations. Sixty (60) days prior to arrival for Monthly reservations. Once final balance is paid there are NO REFUNDS due to cancellation. If you have purchased Travel Insurance with CSA you would need to contact them with questions regarding claims.1-866-4018

Full Payment Due

Full payment is due fourteen (14) prior to arrival for SHORT TERM reservations. Please make payments in the form of traveler's checks, bank money orders, cashier’s checks, or a personal check if not we will bill your credit card on file for these charges.
MONTHLY rentals must be paid by check or cash only Thirty (30) DAYS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL.

Nearby Activities in Fort Walton Beach

Find Fort Walton Vacation Beach House Rentals here! Beachfront Houses on the Florida Gulf Coast! We have Emerald Coast private homes, cottages and condos for rent that you can book online. Many oceanfront homes have pools. Ft Walton is one of the best destinations for families. Pay less (no service fees!) and get a great deal on popular rentals now. There are family fun things to do like visiting Okaloosa Island.

Things To Do in Fort Walton Beach

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Guest Reviews:
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"Beware of hidden charges
Not a bad place overall, clean, but no paper towels or dish soap, beach chairs were garbage, only 2 rolls of toilet paper for 3 people 4 nights, had to buy a fry pan because the ones there were garbage! "
Sep 28, 2023 - Mark R., Sinking spring, PA



"Great place!
We had a great time here! We love the El Matador complex and location. The first floor was great for our boys to go out and play in the nice grass area. Their pool is great and close to the beach which is very convenient! "
Aug 16, 2023 - , Marshfield, MO



"HORRID
I would give zero stars if I could. Our family has used Alicia Hollis for 20 years. It began by the property manager informing me of a leak that required a hose to be run into the only bathtub in the unit. Ok fine. Additionally she lied stating there were “No other rooms available on the island.” We arrived at the unit to see it was filthy, unsanitary, and unsafe for us and our two children under 2. Rusty bathtub, mold on the ceiling, broken window blinds that didn’t work. We will not be back and truly disgusted with this company. "
Jul 17, 2023 - Grace E., Tulsa, OK



"A good place to stay
Overall, the condo was as described. The deadbolt didn’t work from the outside...you could only lock it if you were in the condo. It was definitely more than 30 yards from the beach, but still not a bad walk to get there. We had a good time and I would stay here again. "
Mar 06, 2023 - , Huntsville, AL



"Great location!
Management company was great to work with, the location was wonderful because we wanted to be away from crowds. A little pricey, but we were happy to stay there."
Jun 19, 2022 - , Platte City, MO



"Nice condo, close to the beach!
This condo is a nice location just steps away from the beach, the two pools were clean and easy to get to. They are located at the very end of the strip so there is no traffic beyond your condo. The condo was clean, mostly updated however it’s considered a home away from home so you have to wash your towels if your run out, bring all your cleaning, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, dishwasher pods, dish soap.. ect because it is not provided to you. There’s washing machines on each level and it’s $1.50 to wash and dry so something to keep in mind if your staying a whole week and want clean bath towels and dish towels. Overall this was a nice quiet place, the kitchen is nice to have to cook breakfast and lunch and not have to eat out so much! "
Jun 12, 2022 - Amanda A., Tulsa, OK



"Perfect Vacation Location
We had ana amazing time at El Matador. We loved how it was far enough away to allow for more privacy from all of the hustle and bustle of tourism, yet close to everything we wanted to enjoy! Great space, lots of amazing food spots, and overall wonderful time! "
Aug 10, 2021 - Dana V., Raleigh, NC



"Great Stay
IT was a really good experience. The Property is really nice and an amazing location. The Condo itself had a few issues. The Sliding back door was in rough shape and really hard to open and close. The Fan in the Master was a lil sketchy. and A few of the Doors to the Pantry and Closet were in rough shape. Other than that, Great experience!"
Jul 19, 2021 - joseph M., Collinsville, ok, OK



"El Matador -117
El Matador- 117 was a great rental experience for my family of four. We have two Children (5&2) and this location was perfect. No Elevators needed to get to the room and a short walk to the pool and beach. The condo itself was in great condition and comfortably fit our family! The floors were a bit dirty/sandy, but that’s to be expected on a first floor condo near the beach. There was some minor maintenance that was needed, but did not hinder our stay at all. The outdoor space outside the condo also allowed a grassy area for our kids to run around in. I highly recommend this condo for families traveling and looking for a nice relaxing vacation. If we head back to the pan handle we will absolutely consider this condo again. "
Jun 28, 2021 - Robert M., Saint Charles, IL



"Nice condo and Alicia J. Hollis, Realtor made it easy to check in
We had a Great time and will definitely be using Alicia J. Hollis, Realtor the next time we come down."
May 14, 2021 - James M., Madison, AL



"El Matador #117
We thoroughly our week at El Matador. We enjoyed being at the end of the island where it is quieter. The beach was gorgeous and the grounds well kept. We will definitely come back. "
Oct 12, 2020 - Michele R., Brentwood, TN



"Great Family Getaway
This was a great and affordable vacation for our family of four. The place is in a close location to the beach. Just walk out of the unit and down the path to the beach. It is an older place, but it has been renovated and was clean. It had a “retro/ Old Florida” feel to it and we liked that too. Lots of grassy areas for families to grill out or relax and watch the sunset. We did have some issues with the internet, but someone came right away from the realty company to fix. Very family friendly place and we would stay here again. "
Jul 07, 2020 - Scot T., Marietta, GA



"great place to unwine
Quite,great place to stay."
Sep 17, 2018 - Victoria G., Summerville, SC



"BEACH VACATION
Great time at the beach. Ground floor is great for the kids to come in and out and have some additional room to play outside. Great grassy area right on the balcony. Save guarded grounds great for family."
Sep 07, 2018 - , Belle Chaise, LA



"Great location!
Overall wonderful experience! Has to be the best location on the beach! The room could use a new shower curtain and carpet could be better but other then that was great!!"
Jul 20, 2018 - , College Station, TX



"Unit needs update
Love the El Matador complex. Looks like they stepped up their game. Grounds were neat, pools were clean. Love the area. Beach was superb. The water was the best I've seen in years. No seaweed or jellyfish. However, this unit is very old and outdated. Was certainly adequate, but not up to the standards of others. Have rented about a dozen units over the years and this was by far the worst."
Jul 17, 2018 - , Madison, AL



"Our stay at 117 El Matador
Our experience was pretty good. The place could use some updating, but served our purpose well. There was a bad smell when we first walked in the door (later deduced that it was the vent a hood filter) but we sprayed room deodorizer and was better after that. And I there needs to be places on the patio to hang things.
All in all it was a good place to do the beach (which is further than 50 yards, but still close)."
Jun 19, 2018 - Paula R., Onalaska, TX



"El Matador
I had a very nice stay "
Apr 13, 2018 - , weldon spring, MO



"The Bonin's
Me n the wife had a great time. The bed was very comfortable. The stove was a lil out dated but the room n view plus the short walk to the was worth it. Please keep me up to date on special offers you have ! "
Oct 11, 2016 - Terry L B., Robert, LA



"The Low down
We enjoyed our stay. El Matador as a whole was great and our unit 117 was decent. The only complaints were the unit needs to get rid of that nasty carpet and ideally have all tile floors. Also the outdoor furniture was terrible and the plastic chairs almost collapsed while sitting in them. "
Sep 24, 2016 - James Daniel H., Birmingham, AL



"fulks return to el matador
as i have said before my mother discovered the el matador in the early seventies when i believe it was new .This place became our home away from home 2 to 3 times a year.our last last trip was around july 2002 my family stayed in 414 and my mother had her all time favorite room 415 i believe was the number .its the one closest to beach in bldg 4 . well shortly after that trip my mother was diagnosed with cancer and past away in november and since then i have been able to return until this year .it was such a wonderful trip that has soon as we got home and settled in my daughter and i were planing our next trip .my daughter suggested somewhere else less costly i said no the EL Matador is a special place for me and always will be as long as i live . "
Aug 30, 2016 - James F., Tallasse, Al



"Great
incredible"
May 02, 2016 - Timothy M., Omaha, NB



"Good Management
We had some issues that were out of the mgmt co control (a/c went out), & they had it fixed immediately. They went the extra mile to make sure things were right for us."
Sep 23, 2015 - , Warsaw, IN



"A nice unit
The unit is old, but nice. The furniture on the balcony is plastic and very old, but we never used it anyways. Also, there was a problem with lights -- some of them were accidentally not working. But overall the unit is nice and if any problems occur they will fix them quickly."
Sep 24, 2014 - Dmitry C., Iowa City, Iowa



"do not stay in 117!!!
It was so gross that we wouldn't let the baby crawl on the floor. Stains on carpet/chairs, the front door was impossible to open/shut, and we found a fingernail clipping on one of the dressers. It grossed me out just to think about it. Thankfully, we were able to change to a much nicer unit ... but lamely we had to pay $40. "
May 17, 2014 - Thomas E., Chicago, IL



"Beach Life
The location of this condo and the amenities in the complex are fantastic!"
Oct 29, 2013 - Kirsten M., Waseca, MN



"Spring Break 2013
We have stayed at the El Matador many times, but this was by far the worst condo we have ever been in. Most of the appliances were old and in disrepair, and some did not work at all. The entire condo appeared as though it had not had a good cleaning in several years. The sliding glass door took 2 people to pull it open and the front door barely stayed shut. The windows that did open would not stay open. The new vacuum had so much dirt clogged in it, it did not work and once I got the dirt out I found a sock stuck in the brush and then a broken belt. When I turned on the old bag vacuum all it did is create more dirt to clean up. When we pulled the bed out of the sofa it would appear no one had ever cleaned under it or any of the other furniture. There were old beer bottle caps on top of the refrigerator and the TV's were very old tube sets. The internet worked if you wanted to sit on the floor by the TV because only a short cord was available to use. The WIFI did not work because the power unit was burned out. Only one plugged worked on almost every outlet in the condo leading me to believe code enforcement should have been called in order to make it safe for people to stay in the building. The beds were also extremely uncomfortable. Luckily we had other relatives staying in much nicer units and had good weather so we did not have to spend too much time in our unit. The El Matador is a nice place to stay, but don't stay in unit 117."
Apr 27, 2013 - , Davison, MI



"very good for the price. chris ault was great!
Very good for the price/value. Like the short term lease. Furniture was good for the price. Could use a few upgrades though. "
Jun 16, 2012 - David V., Roswell, GA


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