El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 10/10-11/1

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 -> 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.

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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• Great Location, Older amenities

  Stayed 5 days ending in April, 2024

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  Lorna B from GOOSE CREEK, SC recommends this vacation rental

  Condo location is the seller on this unit...first floor, back door looks out into the courtyard and 100 yards to beach access. Kitchen was redone, great finishes for rental. However, the remainder of the unit is stuck in the 80s and some of the dust probably came from there as well. The renovations stopped at the kitchen counter with no further improvements attempted. Electrical was sketchy as you have to unplug light from one plug and move to upper plug in same outlet to work. Things that don't make send and question safety to be honest. It was "clean" however old paint, outlets, trim, and fixes on bed made it not feel up to date. Dust on ceiling air vent just looks bad, even if not an issue to overall function.

  • Manager Responded on 4/9/2024

    Thank you for the response. The owner is coming down to do some work in the unit so hopefully we see you guys again.

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• great location

  Stayed 13 days ending in June, 2023

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  Robert & Misty P from Bartlesville, OK recommends this vacation rental

  great rental

  • Manager Responded on 7/4/2023

    Thank you for your positive review we hope to see you again on your next trip!

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• In need of an upgrade

  Stayed 6 days ending in October, 2021

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  a guest from Salem, IN does not recommend this vacation rental.

  We enjoyed our stay. However, the property was very outdated and in need of an upgrade. The patio door would not slide very well, the 2 twin beds squeaked very loudly every time you rolled over, the bathrooms were very outdated and the tub wouldn't drain well. Overall we had a good stay but would probably not stay in this particular unit again. My brother was visiting at the same time and stayed at El Matador as well. His unit was in building 4 and was much nicer than ours and had recently been upgraded. He paid the same price as we did. I would definitely stay at El Matador again but not this particular unit.

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• Summer vacation

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2021

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  Rodolfo v from lawrenceville, GA recommends this vacation rental

  The place a was good could be a little more clean
  The air ducts are very dirty other
  Than that every thing was great

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• Very Beautiful great place to stay

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2021

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  Melissa W from ElDorado, KS recommends this vacation rental

  Very clean and well taken care of place ! Friendly staff at gated community!

  • Manager Responded on 8/24/2021

    Melissa thanks for your review for 211 El Matador and a wonderful ground floor unit and 50yds walk out to the beach. This is such a great location for the kids to walk out and play and an enjoyable relaxing unit. Enjoying the gulf is just such a plus for all of you and the location of 211. call us again for your next visit.

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• El Matador 211

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2021

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  Tammy B from Caryville, TN does not recommend this vacation rental.

  The unit was outdated with several pieces of furniture not operating properly.

  • Manager Responded on 7/3/2021

    Thanks so much for your review and will let the owner know. We hope to see you again with one of our properties down the road.

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• Vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2020

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  a guest from Louisville, KY recommends this vacation rental

  Great experience

  • Manager Responded on 6/30/2020

    We are happy that you experienced a wonderful time here in Fort Walton and our great condo unit 211 at the El Matador. Please do come back to see us again, and pleasure working with you.

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• Great location

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2020

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  Joy M from Fairview Heights, IL recommends this vacation rental

  Fun time at this location. We will be back. No issues except for we didn’t know how to retrieve the keys. We called the after hours number and we were able to get in.

  • Manager Responded on 6/18/2020

    We are so glad that you had a wonderful time in Unit 211. I hope you enjoyed the grounds and the pools and the beach, and it will be a pleasure to have you guys come back and visit with us.

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• Clean and comfortable

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2019

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  a guest from Nicholasville, KY recommends this vacation rental

  Nice little condo. Easy in/out. Simple and uncomplicated.

  • Manager Responded on 9/5/2019

    Marie we thank you for the review of this wonderful condo at the El Matador unit 211, and we hope to see you again, and our wonderful beaches.

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• El Matador July 2019

  Stayed 6 days ending in July, 2019

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  Mike E from La Grange, Kentucky does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Location was very good, but expected more for the price we paid. Others in our group paid same price for more modern condo. Master bath had excessive mold on shower curtain. Sliding door difficult to open. Toilet in master would run unless you giggled handle. Appliances and decor outdated. Found trash ( lollipop sticks, paper ) under master bed. All vents had black dust collected on ceiling. 3

  • Manager Responded on 8/14/2019

    We shared this with te owner and updating is scheduled along with some new furniture. Hope you wont let this keep you from trying us again.

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• Family vacation 2018

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2018

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  Angela B from Moulton, AL recommends this vacation rental

  The rental experience was very easy to do. I just went on the Alicia J. Hollis web site and typed in what type of condo we were needed to rent.

  • Manager Responded on 8/14/2018

    Angela, thanks so much for your review and the great experience you have with our website. We would love to see you again in the future with one of our properties.

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• El Matador 211

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2017

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  Cindy C from Columbia, MO recommends this vacation rental

  This is the second year we have stayed at El Matador and this year we brought another family.We had a wonderful experience and love the friendly staff and family environment at El Matador. The property was clean and well kept. The only thing that was missing was a working iron and ironing board-otherwise it had everything my family needed. Our family loves the boardwalk and all the restaurants. Our family has a wide range of ages and the boardwalk offers something for everyone. Rockin Tacos is our favorite restaurant. Our absolute favorite activity is looking for ghost crabs in the evenings on the beach! We love the Island and will be back again next year!

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• July 4th vacation

  Stayed 5 days ending in July, 2017

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  BARBARA C from RAMSEUR, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Condo was clean and in good condition considering it appeared to be an original unit with many original fixtures. No key was provided for sauna/spa use. Convenient location with ample parking and excellent gatehouse staff. Definitely consider El Matador again perhaps on higher floor w/view.

  • Manager Responded on 7/12/2017

    Next time try #168. New furnishings and super view of gulf. Key for sauna/spa can be obtained from gatehouse staff.

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• Our Stay onthe Beach

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2017

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  Shaula k from Broken Arrow, OK recommends this vacation rental

  Nice location and quiet place to stay,

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• Stay - July 20 =- July 24

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2013

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  Jennifer E recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful time. The location is excellent. The only complaint that we had was that there was no overhead light in one of the bedrooms and all of the electrical outlets did not work. The property itself was very clean and we enjoyed our stay.

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