El Matador 316 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 11/6-1/1/2025

2 bedroom 2 bath Ground floor condo in Building 3 at the El Matador. Nicely furnished and decorated in light beach colors. Updated bathrooms with walk in showers. View from the patio is over landscaped area looking toward the pool and a side view of the water. Perfect spot for young ones to play. El Matador is a very large gated complex that is on the beach. Security is 24 hours for your peace of mind. There are 6 buildings, 2 Pools, Fitness room, Spa and Sauna, Tennis courts and Basketball court. there are miles of beautiful white beaches to walk.

Free Beach Service (a $39 Per Day Value) and Free Activities are Included with your stay - a Free $300 Per Day Value!). As a Thank You for staying with us, you will receive complimentary admissions to popular activities and attractions, Everyday of your stay. Check Out -> http://xplorie.com/fun/ajh/. 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.

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Family vacation 2024

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2024

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  Angela B from Moulton, AL recommends this vacation rental

  Alicia J. Hollis realtor agency is the best!! They are all so nice and friendly!!

  • Manager Responded on 8/7/2024

    Thank you so much Angela. We always do our best to accommodate everyone as best as we can and how we would want to be treated as well. Hope to see you and your family again soon.

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• Perfect Room for a Perfect Vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2022

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  Samantha B from LeRoy, IL recommends this vacation rental

  Ground floor access for our young kids and big kids to go back and forth to and from the pool was a great pick. The room was clean, came with everything we needed. The larger beds in the second bedroom helped us out, we were comfortable with 2 toddlers and 2 teens in that room. The facility was clean and we felt safe the whole time leaving things on our patio and our slider open for our children.

  • Manager Responded on 9/3/2022

    Thanks so much for your review and we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay in unit 316 and we sure hope to see you again, for your next vacation.

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• Great vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2022

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  Earl S from FARMINGTON, AR recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful vacation and we’re very happy with our stay in 316. It has everything we needed, was very convenient, and had fantastic AC. The included beach service is also very nice. We will be back and I would gladly stay in this unit next time.

  • Manager Responded on 7/19/2022

    Thanks Earl for the review and we sure are happy that you enjoyed your stay at the El Matador unit 316 , and we hope that you will visit with us again and this wonderful condo 316 and its great location at the EL Matador.

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• Lacking a few essentials

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2022

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  a guest from Madison, Alabama recommends this vacation rental

  Not a bad unit overall. Floors need cleaning. One walk across the floors barefoot and you have dirty feet. There was not a broom in the unit - which is key to keeping sand out! There was not a fly swatter - which is key to getting rid of the flies. There is mold in the shower - yuck. King size bed is not comfortable, it's hard. And the kitchen is poorly stocked. We did appreciate and use the free beach service.

  • Manager Responded on 7/1/2022

    thanks for bringing some of the issues you had in the unit, and we definitely will get on to the housekeeper to do a better job, and we will provide the unit with a broom which we did not know. I will bring it to the owners attention about the bed and the other little issues that you mentioned, but, please be sure to let us help you with another condo, next time you come here.

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• Our Wonderful stay at ElMatador

  Stayed 7 days ending in October, 2020

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  Marsha C from Antioch, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Our condo was Wonderful! When we first walked in we could smell how clean it was and everything looked extremely clean as well. We were not happy with being on the first floor at first but it didn't take long to realize that this was one of the best rentals we have ever had on Okaloosa Island. The convenience was SO Nice! We will definitely be back!

  • Manager Responded on 10/22/2020

    Marsha, we are so happy that you enjoyed this wonderful condo. I knew you would when i choose this one for you, and how convenient it is to the pool and out to the beach. Also most of all there was a lot of upgrades done with this unit, and we are so happy that you enjoyed, Unit 316 and come back to see us.

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• Awesome

  Stayed 5 days ending in October, 2020

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  Sally M from Athens , AL recommends this vacation rental

  We have been coming to El Matador fir over 35 years! We always use Alicia Hollis and we are never disappointed in either of them! Great Family Vacation destination!!

  • Manager Responded on 10/27/2020

    Sally, we are happy that you enjoyed your stay here in unit 316 and it is always a pleasure working with you, and we are happy that you enjoyed this great unit, and our awesome beach. Looking forward to see you again.

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• Vacation 2020

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2020

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  Angela B from Moulton, AL recommends this vacation rental

  It was very simple and easy. You can book online or over the phone. The staff are very helpful.

  • Manager Responded on 10/24/2020

    Angela, it is always a pleasure working with you for your vacation in Fort Walton Beach, We are happy you enjoyed unit 316 and its location, and the newly updates that the owners have done. We love to see you again.

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• Beach 2020 at the Elmat

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2020

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  John M from Huntsville, AL recommends this vacation rental

  Rental experience was very positive. I found the folks at Alicia Hollis very helpful and accommodating. We first staring staying at the ElMat 40 years ago and loved it. With our young grandchildren, the lawn area is excellent.

  • Manager Responded on 6/16/2020

    Thanks so much for your review John, it was a pleasure having you here with us, and we are always ready to welcome you again next year at the El Matador condos 316-360-239. We hope that you enjoyed our wonderful sunrises and sets, and the dolphins out in the gulf. See you again.

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• One week stay

  Stayed 8 days ending in May, 2019

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  Phillip M from Greer, South Carolina does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Like the location of unit 316 and have stayed there before. Unfortunately the owner has not paid attention to the kitchen furnishings so if you like to cook you own meals, you might want to select another unit.

  • Manager Responded on 6/4/2019

    Hi Phillip - we will pass this along, wish you would have let us know while you were here!

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• March on Okaloosa

  Stayed 31 days ending in April, 2019

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  Kay M from Clare, MI recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful location . Great choice for relaxing.

  • Manager Responded on 4/29/2019

    Thank you Kay!

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• EM 316 Family friendly

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2018

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  Kristy H from Saginaw, TX recommends this vacation rental

  We have rented condos at El Matador through Alicia Hollis for 20+ years. Always stay here and always will. However, this stay was not what we expected. We had 4 adults. Needed 2 King and/or Queen beds. What we got was 1 King and 2 fulls. Since they have 2 beds squished into the guest room, we couldn't change or even walk around in that room. The master was great, but they took off part of the guest bathroom to make the master bath bigger. As an adult, the guest bath wasn't big enough to shower, shave or do your makeup. I will definitely stay again but I will re confirm what we booked is actually what is will be there when we arrive.

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• Great beach vacationi

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2018

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  Karen M from Gainesville, GA recommends this vacation rental

  We have rented at El Matador with Alicia Hollis for years. This year was the same great experience as always.

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• Vacation 2018

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2018

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  Denise M from DeRidder, LA recommends this vacation rental

  Relaxing, peaceful, well deserved!

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• Nice stay!

  Stayed 9 days ending in January, 2018

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  a guest from Kent, WA recommends this vacation rental

  We stayed in this unit over Christmas vacation. The unit was clean and tastefully decorated with a beach theme. Since it was on the ground floor, it was easily accessed from the parking lot and we could exit through the back door to the pool and beach. I would recommend this unit.

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• Annual vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2017

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  Doug V from Pleasant View, TN recommends this vacation rental

  El Matador was as great as always and Alicia Hollis Realty could not have made the rental any better. Wonderful experience!

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• Florida Fun

  Stayed 22 days ending in March, 2017

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  Kay M from Clare, MI recommends this vacation rental

  The property matched the description to a T. Alicia Hollis realtors are friendly and helpful with any need that comes up. We will enjoy working with them again.

  • Manager Responded on 4/24/2017

    Kay, thanks a lot for your review, and am glad that you enjoyed your stay in unit 316 and we are happy to see you again next year. I hope you enjoyed our wonderful beaches, restaurants, and most of all our beautiful sunsets from the gazebo.

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• March visit

  Stayed 4 days ending in March, 2017

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  William S from Fredricksburg,, VA recommends this vacation rental

  Very good visit, except for the weather.

  • Manager Responded on 3/9/2017

    Sorry for the weather, and i think it was only then because after that, it got warm again, but, i hope you enjoyed the wonderful amenities on the property, especially the sauna room, whirlpool and the gym that is on property. Please come back and visit us again at the El Matador.

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• Okaloosa Island vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in October, 2016

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  a guest from Chattanooga, TN recommends this vacation rental

  This was our annual vacation to Okaloosa Island. Great weather, beautiful beach, and close to great restaurants.

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• Awesome stay

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2016

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  Laura D from Barnhart, MS recommends this vacation rental

  The room was very nice and comfortable and we would stay in it again.

  • Manager Responded on 8/30/2016

    Laura, we are so happy that you enjoyed 316 at the el matador, it is such a beautiful condo, with just steps to the pool and out to the beach. I hope you enjoyed our wonderful sunsets in the evenings and our beautiful beaches and restaurants and hope to see you again in Fort Walton Beach.

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