Sitting on the sand of Okaloosa Island - El Matador Resort offers comfortably beach accommodations for up to six guests. This two-bedroom condo features an open floor plan and overlooks the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. You’ll enjoy two comfortable bedrooms and all the comforts of home during your stay. Be sure to take advantage of the full kitchen, perfect for preparing your favorite meals or snacks to take to the beach with you. During your stay at El Matador you will also enjoy a beachfront community pool and complimentary beach chair to use.
-Early Arrival and Late Departure may be available during your stay for an additional fee. Let us know if you are interested!
During your stay at this resort, you're just a quick walk from Okaloosa Island Beach. You'll find features like an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and laundry facilities.
Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
Amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator
Onsite recreation includes a sauna
Just a 1-minute drive from Okaloosa Island Beach and 12 minutes from Destin Harbor Boardwalk
This resort offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. This resort also features barbecue grills, laundry facilities, and an elevator.
This Fort Walton Beach resort is smoke free.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: Internet access
Things to do
Communal pool
Heated pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
On the beach
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessibility
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV
Food and drink
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dining table
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
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Air conditioning
Dryer
Heating
Living room
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Property is also known as
Surrounding Sugar-white Sand, at the El Matador Resort Resort
Reviews
El Matador Unit 442, Gulfview Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jessica A.
25 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place! I would stay again. Clean, and has everything you need for a great beach stay. All the extras needed in condo such as fans, beach chairs, cooler, wagon. Responsive and ensured nothing was wrong with our stay.
Jessica A.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jill M.
16 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
My family of 6 enjoyed our stay. Clean, close to laundry, elevators. Great view of the ocean and pool. Comfortable beds. Host was very attentive. Pool was clean and cool. Short distance from boardwalk to ocean. Beach was quiet and seemed like we had it to ourselves with the dunes right next to us. Such a beautiful view.
Jill M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott H.
8 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ulla was an excellent host with outstanding communication and responded to everything promptly. My family had a wonderful stay in Ft. Walton and all agreed the location of the condo has become our new favorite.We have already made plans for our 2026 stay and can't wait to be back!
Scott H.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristin P.
27 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
We had a wonderful stay here on our spring break trip. The unit was very clean and had been updated recently. The owner made sure that we had everything we needed during our stay and checked in periodically via email.
Kristin P.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erin S.
5 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Our family of five absolutely loved our stay at this condo. The unit was beautiful- so clean and well maintained and it had everything we needed, plus more. The condo building was very nice too and we loved its quiet location at the end of the island. The beach was not too busy and of course just gorgeous. You really can't beat the gulf side, with its sandy white beach and blue water. We also enjoyed the pools at the condo, especially the heated one as we had some cooler days. The owner went above and beyond to communicate with us and was so kind and gracious. My family agrees that this is our new favorite vacation rental, and we hope to return!
Erin S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Courtney B.
11 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Tradition
We love staying in this unit! Laundry and elevator are located steps away for convenience. The balcony has a great view of the pool/ocean and the unit is plenty large for my family of five. The owner is always quick to respond and checks in with us at the beginning and end of our stay which I greatly appreciate.
Courtney B.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Courtney B.
1 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
The condo was perfect for our family! The kitchen had everything we needed. The extra room was perfect for our children and there was tons of storage space. We loved being able to see the beach and main pool from the balcony. The owner is super quick to respond and extremely nice. We plan to rebook this unit each year for our family vacation.
Courtney B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan H., Indianapolis, IN
11 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our visit!
The condo was lovely and just as described. Plenty of space for our family and such wonderful views from front and back! Beds were comfy and everything was clean and ready for us. We love Okaloosa and feel like El Matador is a bit of a hidden gem - one of our favorites!
Susan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julia L.
23 Aug 2022
Perfect location and owner is amazing!
We always try to stay at El Matador because we fell in love with it years ago but I must say this was the best unit we have stayed in so far! Owner is super nice and quick to respond. She goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is perfect! Also the unit had so many things we needed already! Usually we have to make trips to the store for so many different things not kept for our use(can opener pizza pan etc) Location of unit on the property was perfect! The balcony was on the inside and closer to the water than we are use to so we could see the beach easily and the main pool. Which was nice because we had teenage boys so we were able to watch without staying down there. We will definitely be staying here again!
Julia L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
damian m.
15 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect beach
The property was excellent with breathtaking views from the beach and balcony. The kitchen was fully loaded for our needs and the pools provided an amazing recreational experience. Beach access was a 5-minute walk with the elevator ride. The water was outstanding with big waves present near the end of our trip. We wished we could stay longer.
damian m.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tonya K.
21 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful unit
El Matador is in a perfect location if you’re looking for a peaceful, relaxing vacation. Beautiful, clean, fine, white sand and gorgeous turquoise water! The unit we were in was gorgeous. The kitchen was fully stocked with lots of extras. Plenty of extra towels, blankets and pillows. Our family had a great time and will be back again!