El Matador 450 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does El Matador 450 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day have a pool?

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

Q: Is El Matador 450 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is El Matador 450 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Now FREE TICKETS! $300/Day located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Walton Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Okaloosa Island Beach. Fort Walton Beaches and Wayside Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

10/10 Excellent

Angie D.

9 Jun 2023

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

Great Stay

Super great location! Loved our stay!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

28 May 2025

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

Nice place, would stay here again

This was a last minute booking but it turned out great. The host team was easy to deal with and responded quickly to any questions. The unit is in a great location and perfect for 3-5 people. The only issue I saw is the master bathroom. The shower and toilet are in a tiny room and it’s hard to shut the door without stepping into the shower or straddling the toilet. All it needs is the hinges moved so the door swings the other way. I would definitely rent this unit and stay at the El Matador again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Northwest Florida B.

21 Nov 2023

Wonderful stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Thank you so much - we had a fabulous time and the beach views were amazing!

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10/10 Excellent

Andra M.

5 Jul 2022

Great Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful resort, not too packed, unit was amazing and the check in was very easy and smooth.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald D.

31 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Place to stay

Everything was fine. Jess needs to update.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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8/10 Good

Kristie B.

7 Aug 2021

Girls trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time during our stay. El Matador was very clean. Easy access to pool and great view of the beach. We will return.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

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6/10 Okay

Cindy W.

12 Jul 2022

Enjoyed our stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Liked the location. Condo was clean. It could use some updating with interior look and furniture. Our building needed lobby cleaned up - washers/dryers sitting in the lobby for several days.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

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8/10 Good

Melissa B.

1 May 2023

El Matador 450

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I really don’t have any complaints. I’m used to two queen beds in guest room at another unit & this one had twin beds. Maybe get some pot holders, there wasn’t any but we made due. It was a nice vacation!!

8/10 Good

Jan D.

27 Jul 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall ok

The condo was ok. Dishes had dried food on them, and if you want to cook, you literally need to bring everything. I'm used to rentals that at least basic condiments like salt and pepper. This one had nothing. Also, only one roll of toilet paper for each bathroom. We had to share on the ladt night. Mattress in madter very uncomfortable, but location of condo was good.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Allison S.

5 Jul 2023

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

Nice view but outdated

The condo wasn’t the best. It’s outdated and the back slider and front door are very difficult to open and close. I wouldn’t rent this unit again knowing there are plenty of other updated units in the complex for the same price or less. Also, if I could do it over, I would rent straight from the matador website or the Holis website.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Melanie K.

25 Jul 2023

Perfect

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The perfect location! The views are beautiful! Room needs updates, the sliding door going out to balcony was very heavy. Only one elevator was within but didn't seem like we had to wait very long. We've stayed at this location for least 5 years like trying out different rooms

8/10 Good

Shirley B.

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Mold

We were all congested. Thought it was an allergy but discovered mold in the bathroom. Very disappointed

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S., Hillsboro TN

5 Jul 2022

June 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the overall complex. The children had plenty of lawn space to play and meet others. The beach wasn’t overly crowded. Grounds are well kept. Our particular unit was comfortable but needed some updates in color and furniture. Overall we would love to visit again. Lots of things to do in area.

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6/10 Okay

dena h.

27 Jun 2022

Over 20 years of staying at El Matador

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This unit 450 is in great need of updating. I have stayed at many units within 3 and 4 building. This is very first one that I was disappointed with. The unit needs updated. Doors and locks need replaced. The unit is clean and balcony view is nice but I won’t stay in this unit again until updated. I’ll spend that money in another unit that’s updated and secure useable doors.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernes Z.

22 Aug 2021

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

Family vacation

Great place to stay, a lots of fun stuff to do with kids. Thank you

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John C.

20 Aug 2021

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

Great stay

Loved the location and the the condo. Great pool and everyone I had contact with was super nice!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

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6/10 Okay

19 Jul 2021

Beatt Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property was good like always. Unit was horrible. #450. Same decor as years before with lots of wear. Owners need to update but why should they when they can get the same rent? So dirty. Had to Clorox wipe everything down. Carpet and furniture not cleaned. Smelled bad. love El Matador. Would not recommend #450. Did not request a change because we were told it was the only 2 bedroom available.

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

19 Aug 2020

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

Wonderful view

Beach was not crowded

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

jennifer w.

26 Jul 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Loved the location.

was very disappointed in the cleanliness when we checked in.. Crumbs still on counter, hair still in bathroom and stuff still all over the floor. Took me an hour to clean before bringing stuff in. Sweeper in unit was horriblw

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

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8/10 Good

Mary G.

11 Jul 2020

Review of 450 for July 2020

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been staying at various El Matador condos over the past 12 yrs. Overall, our experience was great! The location can’t be beat, and the property is kept pretty clean. Now 450 needs lots of updating. The kitchen items aren’t all working or modern. Other then these issues we always leave relaxed and tan.

8/10 Good

Mary P.

12 Aug 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Room dacore was tacky and very outdated. Overall it was a good stay it just needed some updating.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

26 Jun 2019

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

Perfect Paradise!

The location couldn’t have been better. The condo itself was great. Overall I was very pleased. My expectations were exceeded. I’m already looking into booking again for next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

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8/10 Good

michelle L.

14 Sept 2018

Girls trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was well-maintained and all were friendly. Our unit needs totally updated. I would tell people to bring a lot of their own cooking needs if possible As they are sparse in that unit. It was very difficult to open and close the sliding glass door leading onto the nice big patio from the living room. The stove It is a very uneven cooktop which makes it difficult to cook on. The The view from the balcony and the balcony furniture was very comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

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4/10 Poor

Nelson B.

30 Jun 2018

Unit 450 Review for June 30-July 7, 2018

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 28 persons rented several units that week in three different buildings. This unit was by far the most expensive and was by far the least appealing. From the front door keys not working to the sliding glass door being difficult to open, to the homemade 2 X 4 coffee table, there were several areas of concern. "Rick", from Alicia Hollis,did very nicely and quickly bring a new key, new sheets for the king bed and reprogram the TVs that weren't working, so we are glad about that. The kitchen lacked several basic utensils, and the overall decorating them was dark, old, and jungle like fabrics such as leopard prints, etc. This unit needs to be cleaned, lightened up and upgraded.

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10/10 Excellent

Xu N.

10 Jun 2018

Another awesome summer stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is my fifth summer stay in El Matador, and the third one in unit 450. The property management Alicia Hollis is one of the best I have seen. They run like a family and always take care of you. Reservations have been simple and easy with electronic contracting/payment. The unit is located in the corner of 5th floor, so needless to say it is very low traffic and quiet even during summer seasons. The building itself is literally right in front of the beach with a gorgeous ocean view from the balcony. Some of the appliances and furnitures have shown signs of aging and may need update down the road. If you are here for the July 4th holiday, you can watch the fireworks show right from the balcony. No need to fight the horrendous traffic into Destin. Will definitely come back in the future.

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