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  | $125-350 (rate range)
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  | For Rent Daily |  
  | 909 Santa Rosa Boulevard |  
  | Fort Walton Beach, Florida  32548 Gulf of Mexico - Fort Walton
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      | Bedrooms | 2 |  
      | Baths | 2 |  
      | Sleeps | 6 |  
      | Pets | No |  
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      | Waterfront | Yes |  
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                    | Description |  
                    | 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.
 1 Free admission everyday to -> Shalimar Golf Course - Round of Golf, Big Kahuna’s Water Park - General Admission, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - General Admission, Wild Willy’s Grand Prix The Gator: Adult Admission, Sea Blaster - Beach or Sunset Dolphin Cruise,
 Sea Blaster - Snorkel Admission, Cruisin Tiki’s - Evening Sunset Cruise.
 
 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.
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                    | Pool/Hot Tub: | Yes |  
                    | Updated on: | Oct 29, 2025 |  combination tub/showersleep sofa /futonchurchescinemascoin laundryrestaurantswater parkszooTelevisionSmart TVAir ConditioningElevatorFitness Room / EquipmentInternetIron & BoardLinens ProvidedLiving RoomParkingTowels ProvidedWifiFree WifiCoffee MakerDishes & UtensilsDishwasherIce MakerKitchenMicrowaveOvenRefrigeratorStoveToasterDining Tableoutlet shoppingpaddle boatingscenic drivessight seeingwalkingfitness centergrocerieshospitalBeachBeach ViewBeachfrontWaterfrontBalconyLawn / GardenTennisFenced PoolOutdoor Play AreaCommunal PoolHeated PoolHot TubSaunabedroomshowerbasketball courtcyclingfishinggolfpier fishingsnorkelingswimmingtenniswater tubingchildren welcomenon smoking onlyLong-term Renters WelcomeMinimum Age Limit for RentersWeddingssaturdaynecessaryStreet parkingHousekeeper OptionalFull KitchenRefrigeratorCoffee MakerIce MakerMicrowaveToasterCookwareStovePots and PansCentral AirAir ConditioningLinensHigh Speed InternetWasher/Dryer On Site3 TV'sDVD PlayersNearby ATMNearby Post OfficeNearby Internet CafeNearby FedExNearby BankArea FitnessCenterNearby Medical ServicesNearby GroceryOutlet ShoppingMovie TheatresGolf CourseOn Site Fitness CenterNearby Golf CoursesNearby Movie TheatresNearby Outlet ShoppingSymphony OrchestraBalletMuseumsTheaterConcertsBalconyShared PoolTennisBeachBBQ Grills On SiteFishingBoatingParasailingJet-Ski-ingKite-BoardingSnorkellingDisc GolfDivingSailingGolfingOn BeachClose to TownCable TVDVD Player
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 Pets Not Allowed
 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.
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 | 11/12/24 | 11/12/26 | Nightly | $125-350 | 3 |  | 11/12/24 | 11/12/26 | Weekly | $136-350 | 7 |  | 11/12/24 | 11/12/26 | Monthly | $143-350 | 30 |  | 11/12/24 | 11/12/26 | Midweek | $145-350 | 3 | 
 
                
                
                
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 "Experienced El Mat. condo renter with a true review.
 Great location,  great complex, and no problems with the realtor.   Very easy to rent.  431 is a good, clean condo.  That's it.  The shower heads did not work properly, and our daughter  had to shower in ours each day.  The tv in the spare would not work.   Light bulbs were out,  and the furniture is simply the most uncomfortable I've experienced so far.  The master bed was so bad that my husband actually chose the futon on the last night (our actual anniversary).  The regular couch was worse than the bed, so...
 There is no ice maker, so just be prepared, and if you do not rent through El Mat themselves, you must also leave your license at the front gate in order to receive a sauna key. Every time.
 The front door is sticky, and it has an old-school key (1), so you can lose it and not be able to receive another on site.
 The sliding doors to the balcony are more difficult than most, and we just simply  could not use the bedroom one.
 All in all, we love this complex and were happy  we got beachside so last minute.  The mattress really needs to be replaced or upgraded, but  everything else you can justify because of the location and the complex itself.   "
 Jul 30, 2025 - , Meridian, MS
 
 
 "adequate
 We overall enjoyed our stay at Fort Walton Beach.  The staff at A Hollis Rentals was kind and responsive.  The unit itself left much to be desired.  The AC didn't work upon arrival (it was corrected quickly).  The hurricane shutters were crooked and jammed, the windows were filthy, the porch floor needed cleaning (all these items we just corrected), and the furniture and bathrooms seemed clean but were very dated.  A modest cosmetic upgrade would go a long ways toward making this unit far more appealing.  "
 Apr 17, 2024 - , Alto, MI
 
 
 "Great spot! Close to beach, pool, etc.
 Rented this place through Chris Ault @Alicua Hollis Realty - and she was AWESOME! Had a minor maintenance issue that was fixed the same day! Condo is a little dated, but very adequate! Kitchen is very well stocked. If you are coming for the beach, it is only steps away! "
 Aug 20, 2017 - Susan A., Elizabeth City, NC
 
 
 "El Matador -on the edge
 Overall, very good stay and property. The room could have been a little cleaner. I am thankful that we were able to go on this vacation and find a room on the beach for a good price."
 Aug 09, 2016 - Sheila C., Cullman, AL
 
 
 "Best place!!
 It was the best place in okaloosa island, in This place there are two pools, gym, sauna everything for our free time!! All the workers are very friendly and the place Is very safe!!"
 Dec 19, 2014 - Nicola B., FORT WALTON BEACH, FL
 
 
 "Nice!!!
 Very relax and just a perfect get a away. I'm already making plans to come back!!!"
 Jul 03, 2013 - Julius L., Tanner, AL
 
 
 "El matador
 Its absolutely beautiful! The views are amazing and I was pleasantly surprised with how private and quiet it is. Will definitely recommend to friends"
 Mar 19, 2013 - Jeremy Hartfield D.
 
 
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