El Matador 459 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Aug 4 FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does El Matador 459 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Aug 4 FREE TICKETS! $300/Day have a pool?

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

Q: Is El Matador 459 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Aug 4 FREE TICKETS! $300/Day pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is El Matador 459 by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Aug 4 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).

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10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

10 May 2025

El Matador

Rating Details: 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: Fantastic location but it is really unfortunate that the Air Force base commander refuses anyone to walk the beach in front of the radar facility. This was allowed for 40+ years and now it is a security risk?

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

12 Jul 2023

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

Little piece of heaven

Our stay here was great! It was clean, roomy, had enough amenities such as extra pillows and blankets. But the view from the balcony & even inside the living room was worth it all! Definitely will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

sharon s.

15 Jul 2023

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

Family Vacation 2023

Enjoyed the place we stayed. Everything was nice and convenient. Weather wasn’t so nice. I thought the price was a little high but other than that it was nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie G.

8 Apr 2023

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

Excellent views…location, location, location!

Our second time staying in 459 and there will for sure be a third! Could not be happier with how clean and well maintained this condo is. The views are breathtaking! Quiet beach being on the end. See you next year 459!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

29 Aug 2016

El Matador

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Perfect

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

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10/10 Excellent

9 Aug 2023

Room 459

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: We had the best week. We loved the condo and everyone was so nice! We had the most beautiful weather.

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10/10 Excellent

John K.

14 May 2023

Another Great Week

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 love staying here. Its location allows a great sunrise as well as sunset. Close to grocery and restaurants. All people we talked to are very nice and respectful. Another Great Week spent with you guys!

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10/10 Excellent

William G or Elaine H J.

3 Feb 2024

Another Great January

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: We always enjoy our January stays at El Matador 459. Wish the weather would have been a bit more cooperative but we still relish the change of scenery, delicious seafood, pickleball, and golf. Alicia J. Hollis Rentals has always performed in a professional manner and we highly recommend their office as a rental agency.

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10/10 Excellent

William G or Elaine H J.

4 Feb 2019

Another Great January

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 always enjoy our time at El Matador and especially unit 459. Well maintained condo with all the amenities required to make the stay like home. If there is ever a problem (we discovered a small leak under the kitchen sink) Alicia is quick to respond and correct the situation.

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10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

16 Nov 2023

Had a great time

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: Alicia Hollis rentals could not have been any better to us. Our unit could use a few updates. Mattress was awful, guest bathroom shower could use an update, closet door in master was broken, can opener not working. Well equipped. Very clean. Best view ever. We had a wonderful time!

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8/10 Good

Randy & Susan H.

24 Jul 2015

Vacation 2015

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: We've stayed in this room many a time on our stays in Ft. Walton. For the past 30 years our family has stayed here at the El Matador & room 459 is among our favorites. I must say though this condo could use some updating. The electrical sockets would barely keep our devices plugged in. I know they updated the kitchen a few years ago & we loved it, but the rest of the rooms could use some updating. The only other complaint has to do with beach chairs & umbrella that used to be included & now we've found that we have to pay extra. We ended up buying a canopy & chairs because of the expense. The room price increased significantly as well. We still love the El Matador but will take these things in considering our next vacation...

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10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

9 Apr 2024

First Time was a Great Time!!

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: The staff at the office set the tone for our family vacation. They were super friendly and welcoming!! The unit was clean, updated, beds were comfortable and all the essentials were provided to get you started. We own an Airbnb in our city so I look with a critical eye and found the unit exceptionally well done. The grounds were immaculate. Pools very clean. But the star of the show is the view—every window. The pictures do not do it justice!! Absolutely the best!! Cannot wait to come back!!!

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10/10 Excellent

William G or Elaine H J.

3 Feb 2023

Great 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 have spent the past several years enjoying the white sand beaches and staying at the El Matador in Fort Walton Beach. We have used Alicia Hollis as our booking agent from our first trip down. The folks at her office have been helpful and responded to any needs we may have had over the years. The condo is clean and well appointed. The owners update the unit as needed and we look forward to our week away from snow each year!

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

29 Aug 2022

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

Love the area and the unit!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The unit had the most amazing views from multiple angles. It is well worth the extra $ for the corner units. We arrived early and the unit was not yet ready, but the property managers called me as soon as it was (and still way early). We have been to El Matador over the winter, which is also nice, but late August is wonderful too - beach set up available, low crowds, not a party atmosphere, since most kids are back to school. Being basically at the end of the road gives a serene quality which was much needed for me. We would definitely return.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

23 Jul 2022

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

Great Experience

We enjoyed our stay at El Matador very much! The condo was even more comfortable and well supplied than we had anticipated. Very clean and fresh! Beautiful view from the Corner unit. We have already made a plan to come back to this same unit next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Marge L.

5 May 2022

Relax and Enjoy!

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 was the first time we rented through Hollis and we were very pleased with our stay. We would definitely use them again. Chris Ault was our contact and went out of her way to make sure our needs were met. Everyone in the Hollis office was friendly and reminded me of how customer service used to be. The unit stayed in still needs some updating, but the location was fabulous! If there were a washer and dryer in the unit, it would have been perfect. Our thanks to the owners for sharing their condo with us. We would definitely stay there again.

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4/10 Poor

William G or Elaine H J.

17 Feb 2022

Too Much Building Maintenance

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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: Normally, we enjoy our January spent at the El Matador in Fort Walton Beach. But this year, major work was being done on the concrete walkways on each floor of our building. The noise and dust were horrible. No mention of this work was mentioned to us prior to arrival. No offer of moving to another building due to the noise (beginning at 8:30 am) and inconvenience. I understand that major projects need to be done doing the winter months in order not to interfere with summer weekly rentals, but some consideration should also be given to winter rentals also.

6/10 Okay

Mandy N.

20 Oct 2021

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Nice but not the cleanest

Our unit was nice, we had an amazing view! The elevators were a little scary. While doing maintenance one day, they had a generator parked right outside the elevators with only one small orange cone. Very unsafe. The furniture in our unit was outdated but comfy. We didn’t like how far down the island we were. We prefer to be closer to the other end and didn’t realize it was sooooo far. But that’s nothing bad about the unit itself. If the unit had some updating done, it would have been perfect (minus the long drive down the island).

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angel L.

6 Sept 2021

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

GREAT VIEWS!

The condo was clean, but had a musty smell upon entering. Wasn’t terrible but definitely noticeable. Condo view was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS, but the actual condo needs updating! AC worked fabulous! No washer and dryer. Definitely bring your own pillows! Linens for couch bed were subpar. The location of room couldn’t be beat, but interior lacked any style and comfort.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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10/10 Excellent

9 Aug 2021

Another great summer family vacation

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: Over 35 years of coming to El Matador

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8/10 Good

Michael B.

2 Aug 2021

Ft Walton Beach condo

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: We have stayed at the El Matador for years. It is in the best location at the end of the beach.

6/10 Okay

Jeremy S., Salem,Indiana

11 Jul 2021

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs updated

The room was very dirty and had a musty smell. The service panel was missing on the breaker box and had exposed wires. It really needs updating the hot water doesn't last very long so don't waste time in the shower.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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8/10 Good

Saba T.

21 Jun 2021

June 2021

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 view! Security gate folks were extremely nice and helpful. Kitchen was well supplied. Unit could use a much needed update. Guest bed mattress sunk in the middle when you slept and the toilets were very low to the floor and towel racks were loose. Had to go buy batteries as the remotes didn't have any batteries in them. We will come back to stay at El Matador but will look for a more updated unit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meredith G.

18 May 2021

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

Great location

We could not have been happier with the location of our unit. The view was fantastic. The beach was not crowded and clean. We hope to return soon.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

8 Apr 2021

This view is everything

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: We loved the location of this property. All the way at the end of the beach. It was private, but still had every amenity we needed. The buildings themselves are a little dated, but it was great since it wasn't crowded because of the size of the property. The gate access is nice too, so it was easy to find parking.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

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