El Matador 245 by Alicia Hollis Rentals

Enjoy Free Activities with your stay — a $300+ per day value! As our way of saying thank you, you’ll receive complimentary daily admissions to some of the area’s most popular attractions. (Valid for short-term rentals only. Not available for per diem or guest-of-owner stays.)

Each day, you will receive a ticket to each of the following:

- Shalimar Golf Course
- Big Kahuna’s Water Park
- Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
- Wild Willy’s Grand Prix
- Sea Blaster (Dolphin Cruise (Beach or Sunset))
- Sea Blaster (Snorkeling Trip)
- Cruisin’ Tiki’s (Evening Sunset Cruise)

This recently remodeled and freshly painted 1-bedroom condo offers a clean, modern, and comfortable space for your beach getaway. The unit features numerous upgrades, including a new stove/oven, dishwasher, kitchen sink, and faucet, along with brand-new furniture in the living room, bedroom, and dining area. Additional updates include a new vanity and toilet, updated balcony furniture, new wood flooring in the primary bedroom, and new ceiling fans in both the living room and bedroom. A brand-new sleeper sofa provides extra comfort and sleeping space.

Looking for paradise? You’ve found it at El Matador! One of the most sought-after resorts on the Emerald Coast, this gated community offers a peaceful setting nestled between sugar-white sand dunes and the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Located at the end of Okaloosa Island, El Matador provides a secluded atmosphere while still being just minutes from the shopping, dining, and entertainment of Fort Walton Beach and Destin. A short drive takes you to Destin, known as “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” where you can enjoy fishing charters, waterfront dining, golf, and family attractions like Big Kahuna’s Water Park.

Back at the resort, enjoy a variety of amenities, including:
- Two swimming pools
- His-and-her whirlpools and saunas
- Tennis courts and fitness center
- Expansive green spaces for family fun and relaxation

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Great stay at unit 245

  Stayed 5 days ending in July, 2026

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  Antonio G from Newnan, GA recommends this vacation rental

  Our family was looking for a place to stay close enough to the beach and this rental was just that. Unit 245 checked all the boxes. We were able to see the ocean from the front door and the balcony. The rooms AC worked great! Plenty of room for a family of 4 and then some. The bathroom was nice and spacious. The shower pressure was great. The amenities in the unit were more than expected compared to other places we’ve stayed at in the past. Parking was never an issue and could usually park relatively close to our building. The washer and dryer located close to our unit worked great.
  There was two pools at the complex, two hot tubs, two saunas, and a gym.
  We loved the complementary chairs and umbrella at the beach which we could even reserve for the next day.
  The guard shack offered a piece of mind that the complex goes to good lengths to ensure safety of tenants and renters.
  There was some remodeling going on at the complex during our stay but it’s something we saw as them taking real care of the buildings and up keep.
  When I first contacted Alicia J. Hollis Vacation Rentals I really appreciated the time the rep took to talk to me and the call back after.
  Beach access was very easy to get to and thoroughly enjoyed our time at the beach.
  We will definitely stay here again in the future.
  

  • Manager Responded on 7/28/2026

    Thank you so much for your review we strive to provide excellent service time and time again. So glad to hear you had a nice time and cannot wait to service your family again. God Bless.

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• Wonderful Stay!

  Stayed 8 days ending in November, 2025

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  Todd A from Fort Walton Beach, Florida recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our stay at El Matador. The condo was clean and in such a great location. We look forward to booking every year!

  • Manager Responded on 12/16/2025

    Thank you so very much for your kind words and hope to see you soon.

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• Darlene’s time

  Stayed 5 days ending in September, 2025

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  Darlene C from Knoxville, TN recommends this vacation rental

  We loved our stay there. It is in a great spot to live the sand and ocean. I recommend it to all my friends

  • Manager Responded on 9/22/2025

    Thank you so much for the review. Hope to see you again soon.

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• Great Vacation Place

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2015

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  a guest from Ellijay, GA recommends this vacation rental

  It was awesome. so close to the beaches, place was quiet and clean.

  • Manager Responded on 7/25/2015

    thank you so much for letting us know that you enjoyed your stay at the el matador unit 245, and we are so glad that you enjoyed the beaches, and hope to see you again. Pleasure doing business with you.

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• El Matador #245

  Stayed 6 days ending in December, 2014

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  Jeffrey S from Navarre, FL recommends this vacation rental

  There was no hot water and the living room TV remote didn't work. Otherwise it was good.

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• Florida Vacation

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2012

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  a guest from Houston, TX recommends this vacation rental

  Great experience, from making reservations to check-out. Condo was clean and equipped with everything we needed. Our view was nice, pool was clean. Definitely would like to go back!!

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