El Matador 413 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open 11/6-11/11

THIS CONDO HAS A SATURDAY TO SATURDAY REQUIREMENT DURING PEAK SEASON! FREE BEACH SERVICE. During the season

Free Beach Service and Free Activities are Included with your stay - a FREE $300 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.

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.

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Perfect Fall Break

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2024

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  Lorrie P from Culleoka, TN recommends this vacation rental

  We had another wonderful experience. Condo was perfect! Beds were great, condo was immaculate, and of course the location is perfect! This was my son’s first time at El Matador and he loved it. Everything about the complex is spectacular, including all the staff. And Alicia Hollis Realty makes the rental process so easy! This will always be our home away from home!

  • Manager Responded on 10/18/2024

    So very glad you enjoyed everything Lorrie and we hope to see you again in the near future.

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• Great Company and great location

  Stayed 6 days ending in July, 2024

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  Sean R from Longwood, FL recommends this vacation rental

  We plan to stay here again - and soon.

  • Manager Responded on 8/7/2024

    Sean it was our pleasure to serve you and your family and hope to see you guys very soon. So glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

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• Great Time!!

  Stayed 1 day ending in April, 2024

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  Dawn J from Dacula, GA recommends this vacation rental

  Loved the close walk to the beach, loved that 2 chairs and an umbrella were provided.
  The grounds were clean, very family friendly!
  The grocery store is close by.

  • Manager Responded on 4/9/2024

    Thank you for the kind words Dawn and really hope to see you again very soon.

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• AJH is great

  Stayed 7 days ending in October, 2023

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  James S from Clayton, AL recommends this vacation rental

  For over 10 years, I have rented from AJH. The experience is always pleasant. Not every trip goes perfectly, but AJH has always been helpful.

  • Manager Responded on 10/10/2023

    So glad to hear you enjoyed yourself Mr. James hope to see you again next year !

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• Piece of Paradise!

  Stayed 5 days ending in June, 2023

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  Edie H from McKinney, TX recommends this vacation rental

  Loved this rental. Easy access, close parking, comfortable beds and clean condo. We had all the basics needed. We always bring beach towels with us, you'll need to as well. I would absolutely rent this condo again. Beach chairs were a huge plus! Just find a non labeled set and let the rental guy know your condo number when he comes by. We had a wonderful stay! Perfect for all ages.

  • Manager Responded on 7/11/2023

    Edie we thank you very much for enjoying this wonderful unit at the El Matador unit 413 and all the benefits that came with it. We would love to see you again in this unit, so please book it for your next trip.

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• Fantastic Condo

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2023

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  Rick & Becky B from Milford, OH recommends this vacation rental

  We stayed at El Matador, and have for many years. The location, condos and beach can’t be beat. Beautiful area! And Chris with Alicia Hollis Realty can’t be beat for customer service. We love her!!

  • Manager Responded on 6/16/2023

    Becky, thanks for that comment it is always a pleasure to serve you all, and we are so happy that you enjoyed that wonderful unit, and will be happy to see you again next year.

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• Loved it

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2023

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  a guest from Franfurt, KY recommends this vacation rental

  It was very nice, definitely stay again

  • Manager Responded on 5/26/2023

    Margaret we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at the El Matador unit 413 and steps to the pool and then out to the beach. I hope you enjoyed our beautiful sunsets from the gazebo, and our wonderful sand and beach. This has been newly remodeled and very comfortable unit. See you next time.

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• Great condo

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2022

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  Gary & Jane H from Cincinnati, OH recommends this vacation rental

  Been coming to Elmatador for 40+ years. This one is great and the two walk in showers make it super for older people

  • Manager Responded on 9/3/2022

    Jane and we are so happy that you enjoyed your trip with us, and this wonderful condo at the El Matador unit 413, and how convenient it is to the pool, showers and walk to the beach. Please come back and see us again and this great unit.

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• Success!

  Stayed 6 days ending in May, 2022

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  Dr. Jayne M from Opelika, AL recommends this vacation rental

  I rented Unit 413 to be used by more guests than I could accommodate in my unit.

  • Manager Responded on 6/9/2022

    We thanks you for choosing 413 at the El Matador and enjoyed this great condo by the beach and steps to the pool and out to the gazebo. Happy to have you any your friends come back and join us on the beach at the El Matador and unit 413.

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• Winter Vacation

  Stayed 2 days ending in January, 2022

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  Dixie N from Glasgow, KY does not recommend this vacation rental.

  The original unit I reserved has bed bugs and we had to relocate to another unit that was not comparable to the original unit reserved. Have not gotten the $$$ worked out at this time so that may be another negative.

  • Manager Responded on 1/4/2022

    Dixie, you were at the Surf Dweller and you said that the unit had bed bugs, so we moved you to another condo that was available, but, we gave you an option to call anyone to get a unit to move too. You choose to stay with us to this unit, there was nothing wrong with the first unit after it was inspected by BRYANT PEST CONTROL.. Sorry you were unhappy.

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• Gulf Front

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2021

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  Sue D from Auburn Hills, MI recommends this vacation rental

  Love El Matador complex - have been coming to the area for years.
  
  The unit; although nice, needed some minor tending - outside doorwalls were very dirty - had to clean them so we could see out. Doorwall in living room did not have a functioning lock. Mattress in sleeper sofa most definitely needs replacement. Unit for 6
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  Other than these few minor complaints we had a wonderful time and plan on returning next spring.

  • Manager Responded on 4/12/2021

    Thanks so much for your review and i am so sorry you to clean the outside walls, that is a HOA job, but, if you would have told us, i would have sent them out to clean them. But, i am glad that you enjoyed yourself at the el matador again, and i will get on the owner to take care of those issues. We will be looking forward to seeing you again.

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• Fall Break

  Stayed 8 days ending in October, 2020

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  a guest from Germantown, TN recommends this vacation rental

  We love El Matador & this condo was perfect for our week. Conveniently located on the first floor & close to pool & beach.

  • Manager Responded on 10/27/2020

    Absolutely a wonderful unit and location is perfect, steps to the pool and out to the gazebo. This is a wonderful spacey condo that has been recently remodeled, and lots of updates in it. We will be looking forward in seeing you again and El Matador unit 413.

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• 2018 Vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2018

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  Nancy S from Louisville, KY recommends this vacation rental

  Another great vacation. This is our third year in Unit 413 and our fourth year at El Matador. Love the place. The condo is great with all amenities needed. Grounds are kept beautiful. Great family place. Definitely will be back next year.

  • Manager Responded on 6/28/2018

    Thanks so much for your review and we are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and this great condo. Please be sure you call us back the next time you would like to come down and visit us, and book this condo again.

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• Birthday getaway!

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2018

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  a guest from LeRoy, IL recommends this vacation rental

  Fantastic!
  

  • Manager Responded on 6/19/2018

    Happy Birthday Theresa and Bill, and i was so happy to see you both again. I know you enjoyed this wonderful unit, and your stay at the El Matador, please be sure you come back soon and see us and stay at this great condo on the gulf.

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• Family Spring Break

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2018

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  Amy S from Springboro, OH recommends this vacation rental

  Very nice complex. Steps to the beach, nice pools. One was heated which was great! Utilized the fitness room often. Property was very well maintained, guards at gate super friendly. Loved the beach chair and kayak rental. Condo was very clean and had everything we needed. Recommend a new coffee pot, the one in unit is extremely slow to brew. Also need metal spatulas for grill.

  • Manager Responded on 4/13/2018

    Thanks for letting us know about your experience at the El Matador unit 413, we hope that the next time you come here that you will again request it, for your enjoyment. We are also glad that you enjoyed the amenities of that property, and especially the heated pools, the jacuzzi, whirlpool and the gym. The property is also the very last one on Okaloosa Island that you will enjoy the walk on the other side of it . This is the greatest property.

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• Best getaway my family and I have had in a long time!!!

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2017

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  Connor B from Utica, OH recommends this vacation rental

  What a great place to bring your family. Friendly staff, clean condo, great amentities! Amazing location- central for resteraunts off all kinds, convienience stores are in close proximity, while the condo remains up to date and uncrowned. My family and I will definitely be going back and making this a family tradition! I HIGHLY recommend this property :)

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• Great, updated condo

  Stayed 3 days ending in March, 2017

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  Allyson B from Spartanburg, SC recommends this vacation rental

  Easy to book, very nice & updated condo. Enjoyed our experience. Will return.

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• 2016 Family Vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2016

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  Nancy S from Louisville, KY recommends this vacation rental

  This was our second trip to El Matador and the first for Unit 413. We love the property and amenities at El Matador and we LOVED our condo! It has a great open floor plan with everything you need to feel at home. Kitchen was fully stocked so meal preparation was a breeze. Very clean and comfortable. We were planning next year's trip back to Unit 413 on our way home.

  • Manager Responded on 7/23/2016

    Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at El matador condo 413. we are looking forward to your return visit with us.

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• Wonderful!!

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2016

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  Victoria S from Gainsville, GA recommends this vacation rental

  Our family has been renting this ground floor unit for years. It is absolutely wonderful. Ypu walk right out of your back door and you are on grass, steps from the pool. The unit is always clean and this year we were surprised with a new couch and lamps. We have 4 small boys and they enjoy everything about El Matador. Definitely recommend this unit!

  • Manager Responded on 7/1/2016

    Thank you for stying with us at the El Matador. We look forward to your next visit.

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• Review of 413 El Matador, 28-29 August

  Stayed 2 days ending in August, 2015

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  Thomas S from Warner Robins, GA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Nice experience overall. Perfect condo for those who do not want to carry luggage a long distance, because I could drive car to within ten feet of door. No view of ocean however. Very adequate condo, but several smaller things could have been improved. No coffee filters available, no Kleenex and no paper towels, so we went out and bought them. Main room furniture dirty. Sign on the end table had instructions for renters to strip beds and take out garbage and wash dishes, more reminiscent requirements of a friends condo I stay in for free rather than one which cost well over $600 for two days, which I thought included a cleaning fee.

  • Manager Responded on 9/9/2015

    Thanks for choosing this great unit 413 at the El Matador and very convenient to the pool and out to the beach. We provide our condos with complimentary 4 rolls of toilet paper, 6 bars of soap, 2 large garbage bags for the canister out in the kitchen and all your clean linens in the unit. The only thing we ask everyone upon check out is to please put any dirty dishes left from the nite before into the dishwasher and start it, as we also provide you with 2 dish packs to do that. We do not want you to do any laundry as we bring in fresh linens after you check out. Yes, you did have to pay for the cleaning fee,upon your departure, but, you did not have to clean it,as there were instructions on the front of your envelope upon your arrival with your keys for your check out. Nevertheless I hope that you all have enjoyed your stay in 413, a newly remodeled condo and hope to see you all again.

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• Excellent!!

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2015

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  Craig A from Kimberling City, MO recommends this vacation rental

  Great Property! Weather was great, location was great, room was great! Highly recommended. Will stay again.

  • Manager Responded on 5/26/2015

    We are so glad that you had a good time.

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• A real jewel!

  Stayed 31 days ending in April, 2015

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  Debbie M from Slidell, LA recommends this vacation rental

  This condo is just steps away from the pool and the beach. Lots of green space for children to play in the grass just off the patio. Very convenient for loading and unloading into the condo. Semi-private beach makes it the best location in Ft Walton Beach.

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• El Matador 413

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2014

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  Colleen H recommends this vacation rental

  We have been vacationing at El Matador for years and this is one of my favorite units so far. It had everything we needed. My only suggestion would be to get a new vacuum. The one in the unit did not work and it would have been helpful for cleaning the tile floors mid week. But other than that it was a fantastic condo!

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• Vacation

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2014

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  Chad M from Broussard, LA recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great time.

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• Great time!

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2014

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  Victoria S from Gainsville, GA recommends this vacation rental

  The ground room condo was wonderful! The boys could go out and play on the grass and we could walk right to the pool and beach! We will definitely be back! :)

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• 413

  Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2014

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  Gerry D from Tigerville, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Very good except for the lack of communication about an item left in the condo and getting it returned by mail.

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• Great Location. Bottom Floor is awesome!!

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2013

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  Tom C from MN, TN recommends this vacation rental

  We love the almost empty beach. Not crowded at all.

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• Really Enjoyable !

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2013

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  a guest from MUNFORD, AL recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our stay as always at the El Matador. We met a great couple that stayed next door with children(that made my grandson happy). We will be back again next year !

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• Great Vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2012

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  James S from Clayton, AL recommends this vacation rental

  It was nice.The sliding door was really hard to open and close. Men came in to work on air conditioner and used the bath towels to clean up the floor and got them really dirty. The unit did not have a hair dryer and most units are equipped with hair dryer. Overall it was a nice unit. I would stay here again.

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• Great Family Vacation Site

  Stayed 14 days ending in July, 2012

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  Jerry or Marion L from Kaplan, LA recommends this vacation rental

  We really enjoyed our time at El Matador in condo 413. It was one of the nicer units we have stayed in. I have booked it again for next year. We love the location and the grounds around the condos. We had a minor problem with the refridgerator and the realtor saw to it immediately. We also had some of our friends book a condo at El Matador for the first time and they are going to book again for next summer. We enjoyed watching two beach weddings and the weather overall was great. The only thing that we could have asked for was that the beach would have gotten cleaned up after seaweed got washed up after a summer storm, but we know that the realtor isn't responsible for the effects of the weather. We really appreciate the complimentary umbrella and two chairs that come with the condo rental. Thanks for a wonderful, enjoyable vacation. We look forward with anticipation to next July when we'll be back with several other families who have booked at El Matador also. We have been to Destin beaches, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Sanibel Island, Biloxi, and other beaches, but the El Matador has been our favorite place to vacation for the past eight years.

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• Great quality service for many years and years to come!!

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2012

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  Leigh C from Cornith, MS recommends this vacation rental

  I have used AJ Hollis for many years. We are always satisfied with their service! We always stay at El Matador and have enjoyed every vacation! There has never been a problem with our rooms and we have never had any complaints. I always recommend using AJ Hollis to my friends and family. Our family appreciates the service and quality of our time spent at Ell Matador!

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  Stayed 5 days ending in June, 2012

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  Diana B from Gurdon, AR recommends this vacation rental

  The trash bin was overflowing several days and there was litter on the grounds that I picked up (poolside) on several occasions. Sliding doors need oil?

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• El Matador 413

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2012

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  a guest from Greenwood, IN recommends this vacation rental

  We have been staying at El Matador for 5 years and feel this was a great condo. It has anything you need. There were a couple of problems upon arrival, (air conditioner, dishwasher) however they were addressed right away. I would definately rent thru AJ Hollis again and stay in this condo.

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