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El Matador #523 | by Salt Water Vacations

Beachfront condo with water park and fitness centre

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On the beach
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
At El Matador #523 | by Salt Water Vacations, you can look forward to a water park, a playground and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and a gym are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1143 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

El Matador #523 | by Salt Water Vacations

Beachfront condo with water park and fitness centre
Along with a water park, this smoke-free condo building has a fitness centre and Access to hot tub. Additionally, laundry facilities and barbecues are on-site. The condo has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this condo offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Recreational amenities at the condo include a water park, Access to hot tub and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,143 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

481

About the area

Map
Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Fort Walton Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Rosa Sound - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does El Matador #523 | by Salt Water Vacations have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is El Matador #523 | by Salt Water Vacations pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at El Matador #523 | by Salt Water Vacations?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is El Matador #523 | by Salt Water Vacations located?

Located in Okaloosa Island, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Okaloosa Island Beach. Fort Walton Beaches and Ross Marler Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

El Matador #523 | by Salt Water Vacations Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Quite with relaxing view of the Sound

Very accommodating, just about everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent room and the Master King bed amazingly comfortable. Plenty of room for our family of 6!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

The rooms were updated and very clean. They left a wagon and 2 chairs that were very helpful. Plenty of towels were available. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025