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El Matador #323 | by Salt Water Vacations

Condo on the beach, with water park

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
A heated pool
Smart TV, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled at the west end of Okaloosa Island, El Matador resort offers a tranquil retreat with two pools, tennis courts, and an indoor whirlpool. Feel secure with 24-hour security on site and unwind in the upgraded unit 323 featuring beautiful water views. Enjoy access to a guest laundry room just outside your unit.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61042 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • 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 #323 | by Salt Water Vacations

Condo on the beach, with water park
At this condo, catch some rays on the beach or spend the day at a water park. The condo has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. 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. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. 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
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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
  • Water sports equipment
  • 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

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,042 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Waterfront Condo w/ Spa/indoor Whirlpool Outdoor Pool
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Waterfront Condo w/ Spa/Indoor Whirlpool, Outdoor Pool Condo

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) - 20 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

Is El Matador #323 | by Salt Water Vacations pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at El Matador #323 | by Salt Water Vacations?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at El Matador #323 | by Salt Water Vacations?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Matador #323 | by Salt Water Vacations?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Matador #323 | by Salt Water Vacations located?

Nestled on the beach, this Okaloosa Island 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).

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El Matador #323 | by Salt Water Vacations Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa P.

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

Relaxing

We had a fabulous visit. The location is perfect, the condo was great for our group of 4 adults. We would definitely rent this spot again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark B.

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

Great Stay

Overall great stay! Beautiful location and very resort like feel with all of the green spaces. The only negative was there was no washer or dryer in the room. These were located on the premises and quarters were needed to utilize. Everything else was fantastic. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Family beach trip

Our whole family loved how laid back and quiet this part of the beach in fort Walton is! We will definitely be back to El Matador!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L., Royal Oak, United States

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

Beautiful Views & Perfect Family Getaway

My family and I traveled to Fort Walton Beach for the first time and we absolutely loved it. The El Matador is a hidden gem and our unit was exactly what we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti R.

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

Beautiful

The view was beautiful and the beach was not too crowded
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee Anna B.

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

Nice condo with a great view!

Very nice comfortable unit at El Matador, which is our favorite place to stay. Had everything we needed. The balcony furniture was nice and we enjoyed sitting out there. We had a small issue with a sink drain, called reported it and within a day it was fixed. Salt Water Vacations were great, checked on us a couple of times. Very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

pauline p., FloydsKnobs

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

Great location

The unit and property is perfect for a beach vacation. It was clean and well appointed. Beds r a little soft but very comfortable. They have 2 pools, tennis, workout facility and sauna which we enjoyed. Convenient to beach. That being said I would highly suggest a welcome note or book that has information about the property. I had to make numerous messages to get the code for gym and to find out info for how to access sauna and whirlpool. The management team responded quickly which was appreciated. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renea L.

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

Pricey

We have stayed at this property many times and always enjoy our time. We have stayed in several different condos over the years. This was no exception to the quality. However that being said I believe I was charged for a full week without realizing I was paying for a full week and we only stayed 3 nights. My bad, I know, and it was a holiday weekend; however, I do believe I paid too much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

What a great vacation!!

The condo and property was as advertised. Clean, manicured landscaping, attentive staff, and a gorgeous view of the ocean, beach, and pool from the condo balcony. We were closer to the beach than what the pictures seemed believe it or not. We will definitely keep this destination at the top of our list for return visits!! Steve G
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Great location and clean

Very happy with the cleanliness of the unit, well maintained and updated. Maintenance was out cleaning the pool daily and the grounds were kept up beautifully.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris Y.

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

Don't read this review

Shhh!!! El Matador is a quiet hidden away place...we've stayed there in different condos for several years and I don't want everyone else to find it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

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

Loved It!

Perfect place for our family with beautiful views!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

July 2019 Stay

We had an amazing stay made so many memories we will stay here agin it’s our second year at el matador an we love it
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10/10 Excellent

Britneye L.

June 2019 Stay

We definitely had a great family vacation with our three boys. The condo had plenty of room for the 5 of us. Everything was nice a clean upon our arrival. The view was so perfect! It was really nice to be able to watch my 10 year old in the pool from the balcony while our baby napped so he wasn't stuck bored in the room. The beach access was so convenient with great wash station. Since it is the last building on the strip, you get an amazing view of the sunset over the dunes. We would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Dustie M.

June 2018 Stay

We had a fantastic time as always!! We did some cutting and bought and left a small cutting board for future guest. Love the view and hope to be back soon. The only thing we hope to see different in the future is more comfortable seating in the living room.
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

September 2018 Stay

This is our second time here at this condo! Nice clean quiet place! Beautiful view! Thanks so much for our stay ! We will be back !
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

May 2018 Stay

We were very impressed with this condo. We’ve stayed at several on the Island. We will DEFINITELY return to this one. Clean, spacious, quiet area, great beach access. AJ was our beachboy. He was amazing. Called me by name after the first day. Great vacation.!
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10/10 Excellent

LaShay L.

August 2019 Stay

Nice clean condo! Perfect location. Loved that this place was the last on that end of the beach. Felt nice and secluded. Loved having the beach service and wonderful view. So many good things about this place! I would stay here again. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

November 2018 Stay

At least once a year since 1997. ALWAYS a wonderful experience!
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10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

August 2017 Stay

Our family enjoyed a wonderful stay! Comfortable accommodations with an awesome view of the Gulf, a great location!
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10/10 Excellent

Sherron B.

April 2018 Stay

This wasn't my first choice but the first was being renovated so I was given this one. I loved it! It was a beautiful unit, the view was great, we found it easily. Thank you for a wonderful trip. One little thing, the hot tub was dirty. Some children had been playing in it without supervision when we arrived. When we entered, the parent arrived and removed them quickly, but we almost didn't even get in and didn't enjoy it much. Did not go in another time. Did not "ruin" our trip, but I was looking forward to the hot tub.

8/10 Good

Britneye L.

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

Great family vacatio

We definitely had a great family vacation with our three boys. The condo had plenty of room for the 5 of us. Everything was nice and clean upon our arrival. The view was so perfect! It was really nice to be able to watch my 10 year old in the pool from the balcony while our baby napped so he wasn't stuck bored in the room. The beach access was so convenient with a great wash station. Since it is the last building on the strip, you get an amazing view of the sunset over the dunes. We would be happy to stay here again. My only complaint is that the lock code changed BEFORE checkout time. My hubby brought the last load down to the car at 9:45 and was unable to use the keypad to get back in (10 am checkout). Thankfully I stayed upstairs to do one last walk through and wait until was absolutely necessary to wake our baby up and load him in the car.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019