354 El Matador Fort Walton Beach
Spectacular views from this modern 5th floor 1 bedroom/1 bath condo is sure to entice you to keep coming back
Bedrooms
1
Baths
1
Sleeps
4
Discover the perfect getaway at 354 El Matador, a stunning vacation rental located in the picturesque Okaloosa Island area of Fort Walton Beach. This charming 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo offers a serene ambiance with breathtaking views of the Gulf and pool, making it an ideal retreat for couples or small families seeking relaxation and adventure.
With a spacious layout of 935 square feet, this condo comfortably accommodates up to 4 guests. The master bedroom features a luxurious king-sized bed, while the living area includes a convenient sleep sofa, ensuring everyone has a cozy place to rest. Step out onto your private balcony to soak in the stunning views and enjoy the gentle ocean breeze.
The property boasts a range of exceptional amenities designed to enhance your stay. Enjoy access to a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, and sauna, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. Stay active with the on-site fitness center, basketball courts, and tennis/pickleball courts. For beach lovers, the private beach access and boardwalk make it easy to enjoy the sun and surf.
Inside, the condo is equipped with modern conveniences, including a fully stocked kitchen with a refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, and coffee maker, allowing you to prepare meals with ease. The living area features comfortable seating and a TV for your entertainment needs, while free Wi-Fi keeps you connected throughout your stay.
Safety and comfort are prioritized with features such as central air conditioning, smoke detectors, and 24-hour security in the gated complex. Additional conveniences include coin laundry facilities on each floor, elevators, and community BBQ grills for outdoor cooking.
Located just moments away from local attractions, guests can explore nearby water parks, marinas, and beautiful beaches. Whether you're looking to relax by the pool, enjoy water sports, or explore the vibrant local scene, 354 El Matador is the perfect base for your vacation.
With a spacious layout of 935 square feet, this condo comfortably accommodates up to 4 guests. The master bedroom features a luxurious king-sized bed, while the living area includes a convenient sleep sofa, ensuring everyone has a cozy place to rest. Step out onto your private balcony to soak in the stunning views and enjoy the gentle ocean breeze.
The property boasts a range of exceptional amenities designed to enhance your stay. Enjoy access to a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, and sauna, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. Stay active with the on-site fitness center, basketball courts, and tennis/pickleball courts. For beach lovers, the private beach access and boardwalk make it easy to enjoy the sun and surf.
Inside, the condo is equipped with modern conveniences, including a fully stocked kitchen with a refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, and coffee maker, allowing you to prepare meals with ease. The living area features comfortable seating and a TV for your entertainment needs, while free Wi-Fi keeps you connected throughout your stay.
Safety and comfort are prioritized with features such as central air conditioning, smoke detectors, and 24-hour security in the gated complex. Additional conveniences include coin laundry facilities on each floor, elevators, and community BBQ grills for outdoor cooking.
Located just moments away from local attractions, guests can explore nearby water parks, marinas, and beautiful beaches. Whether you're looking to relax by the pool, enjoy water sports, or explore the vibrant local scene, 354 El Matador is the perfect base for your vacation.
FREE ACTIVITIES!! Your stay includes $761.00 in complimentary activities. Just by booking with us, you’ll receive free tickets, every day of your stay to the following attractions:
Big Kahuna’s Water Park
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
Urban Air Adventure Park
Island Grand Prix
Emerald Coast Science Center
Dolphin Cruise
Parasailing
Golf at Emerald Bay, Regatta Bay, Shalimar Pointe or Bluewater Bay
Only valid for short term stays
El Matador Condominiums are located next to 17 miles of uninhabited beach. To make your Florida vacation unforgettable, our beach resort offers an array of amenities which includes two pools (one is heated seasonally), tennis/pickle ball and basketball courts, a fitness center, whirlpools, saunas, meeting rooms and more! Resting on over 12 acres, El Matador is beautifully landscaped and meticulously attended featuring lush palm trees and manicured lawn. The resort is accented by surrounding sugar-white sand, the sparkling surf, and is convenient to many unique shopping establishments fine restaurants and a variety of water sports.
Age Requirement: NO reservations will be accepted for singles under the age of 25 unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A parent or legal guardian shall be allowed to supervise no more than 3 individuals under the age of 25. Parent or legal guardian MUST occupy the same room as those they are supervising. Any reservations made under false pretenses will forfeit all prepaid rents and deposits and will be required to vacate the unit.
Amenities
Complex Amenities
- Heated Pool (Seasonal)
- Gulf-Front Pool
- Fitness Center
- Tennis / Pickle Ball Courts
- Basketball Courts
- Hot Tub & Sauna
- 24-Hour Security
- Conference Rooms - extra fee
- Community BBQ Grills - Charcoal
- Private Beach Access
- Coin laundry on each floor
- Boardwalk to the beach
- Elevators
- Gated Complex
- Beach Shower
- EV Charger
- Ice Machine - Vending
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stove/Oven
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Garbage Disposal
- Dinnerware / Cookware Furnished
- Tile Flooring
- Linens Included
- Private Balcony
- Central A/C and Heat
- Free Wi-Fi
- No Smoking
- No Pets
| Season | Period | Min.Stay | Nightly | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2024 -2025 | 12/02/2024 - 12/23/2024 | 3 | $155.00 | $1,925.00 | |
| Christmas 2024 | 12/24/2024 - 12/26/2024 | 3 | $159.35 | ||
| Winter 2024 -2025 | 12/27/2024 - 12/30/2024 | 3 | $155.00 | $1,925.00 | |
| New Years 2024 | 12/31/2024 - 01/01/2025 | 3 | $159.35 | ||
| Winter 2024 -2025 | 01/02/2025 - 02/28/2025 | 3 | $155.00 | $1,925.00 | |
| Spring 2025 | 03/01/2025 - 05/16/2025 | 3 | $195.29 | $3,285.45 | |
| Summer 2025 | 05/17/2025 - 05/22/2025 | 3 | $247.35 | ||
| Memorial Day 2025 | 05/23/2025 - 05/26/2025 | 3 | $254.47 | ||
| Summer 2025 | 05/27/2025 - 06/06/2025 | 3 | $247.35 | ||
| Peak Summer 2025 | 06/07/2025 - 07/01/2025 | 3 | $279.55 | ||
| 4th of July 2025 | 07/02/2025 - 07/06/2025 | 3 | $287.64 | ||
| Peak Summer 2025 | 07/07/2025 - 07/18/2025 | 3 | $279.55 | ||
| Summer 2025 | 07/19/2025 - 08/01/2025 | 3 | $247.35 | ||
| Fall 2025 | 08/02/2025 - 08/29/2025 | 3 | $183.23 | ||
| Labor Day 2025 | 08/30/2025 - 09/05/2025 | 3 | $188.43 | ||
| Fall 2025 | 09/06/2025 - 09/19/2025 | 3 | $183.23 | ||
| High Winter 2025 | 09/20/2025 - 10/31/2025 | 3 | $155.00 | $3,140.55 | |
| Winter 2025 - 2026 | 11/01/2025 - 11/25/2025 | 3 | $155.00 | $1,925.00 | |
| Thanksgiving 2025 | 11/26/2025 - 11/30/2025 | 3 | $159.35 | ||
| Winter 2025 - 2026 | 12/01/2025 - 12/23/2025 | 3 | $155.00 | $1,925.00 | |
| Christmas 2025 | 12/24/2025 - 12/26/2025 | 3 | $159.35 | ||
| Winter 2025 - 2026 | 12/27/2025 - 12/30/2025 | 3 | $155.00 | $1,925.00 | |
| New Years 2025 | 12/31/2025 - 01/01/2026 | 3 | $159.35 | ||
| Winter 2025 - 2026 | 01/02/2026 - 02/28/2026 | 3 | $155.00 | $1,925.00 | |
| Spring 2026 | 03/01/2026 - 05/15/2026 | 3 | $195.29 | $3,285.45 |
Reviews
Great resort
Been staying at the El Matador for several years great place
Michael
Jul 2024
Jul 2024
Condo rental
Been coming to El Matador for a few years now, unit 354 has been the best unit so far.Excellet service from staff highly recommend El Matador!!!!
Michael
Jun 2024
Jun 2024
Room 354 hidden treasure
The views are perfect. This place was simple, clean and relaxing. We will come back.
Kelli
Oct 2023
Oct 2023
Above Average
Facility & grounds are well kept - daily. Been coming there since the 1970's. Unit 354 has great view. Unit could use a paint refresh and additional kitchen utensils. There also persisted a moldy smell as well. Overall we enjoyed our stay & accommodations.
Douglas
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Great Views, Everything you need
Great views of the gulf, well stock condo, newer kitchen.
Scott
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Great room!
This unit had beautiful views with very open concept! Nice furniture that was actually comfortable! A major plus is the AC WORKS GREAT!!! Had a wonderful stay!!
Sally
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Excellent, from a repeat visitor
This was our second year, and we chose this unit both times. The resort is amazing, and the unit is great. You could tell as soon as you walked in the door that the condo had been cleaned floor to ceiling, and walk straight out to the balcony to see the perfect view! Very likely will be back next year.
Jennifer
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Our new place
Easy access to everything. Staff was great. The location has the best spot on the beach. This is now our new yearly beach spot
Melissa
Sep 2022
Sep 2022
Always wonderful!
This is our third time to stay at elMatador and it gets better every time,. The buildings and grounds are so well kept. Ready to plan our next stay!
Tracy
Aug 2022
Aug 2022
Above Average
The resort, amenities, and staff were excellent. We had our wedding on the beach and the reception in the lounge. We loved our stay and we will definately return.
Marc
Jul 2022
Jul 2022
unit 354
Bed was very comfortable and the unit was nice and clean. We cooked in 2 of our 4 nights and would suggest a serving bowl and slotted spoon. Also maybe have the appropriate coffee filters on hand? We bought some as did another guest. Bathroom felt a bit dated and the ceiling vent was very noisy. Beautiful view and would love to stay here again!
Laura
May 2022
May 2022
What an amazing experience
This was our first time staying with El matador, and what a great experience! Our room was incredible, and the view....just WOW! Waking up to the view of the beach and water, just breathtaking! The only complaint I would have would be the "spa" experience. The jacuzzi in the men's side was not heated and cold, and the women's did not have functioning jets. Also the coed hours were a little inconvenient. Only 2 hours in the morning and 2 in the evening. The spas should just be remodeled to be a large hot tub, for all. Not like people would utilize them for inappropriate things if they're more open. We really enjoyed the family atmosphere, the pools, and the beach access. Everything was very accommodating for all. We have already booked for next year and are looking forward to visiting again!
Amy
Jun 2021
Jun 2021
unit 354
wonderful unit! my only suggestion would be for management to add 1 prepak envelope of coffee and condiment pkg with coffee for the first night for all of us checking in late for next morning...also 1 roll of paper towels for starter.
Lauree
May 2021
May 2021
Excellent
We love this unit! The view was amazing! I would update the bathroom cabinets but other than that we had everything we needed ❤️
Laurie
Apr 2021
Apr 2021
Above Average
4th year of staying at El Matador. We hope to come back again. Kitchen sink was a little confusing at first. Hot is cold and cold is hot according to little display on sink handle. At first we didn’t think that we had hot water. Thanks for the heads up on water cut off times so we could plan our showers before 10 am. We will be back, just hope we have better weather. Lol 69 and 70°, rain and storms were not ideal for our stay in Florida.
Shelvy
Apr 2021
Apr 2021
Beautiful View
The unit was above average but needed a few updates (e.g., window treatment especially in the bedroom}. Would have liked the bedroom windows to be operable. Needed more supplies for the kitchen (e.g., paper towels, dish detergent). Very clean unit and the view was spectacular. I would rent again for a short term stay.
Elnora
Mar 2021
Mar 2021
Very comfortable
This condo has excellent views with an awesome sleeping bed, Will book this condo again. Another relaxing and great time.
Kathy
Dec 2020
Dec 2020
Our Happy Place
This condo has an amazing view. Condo was clean and roomy. Bed was super comfortable. Will definitely be back again. Thank you very much for an enjoyable stay!!
Darrie
Nov 2020
Nov 2020
Dakotas First Beach Trip
this was my first trip to the beach and im definitely pleased with my stay at your establishment and I will definitely be back and I will stay again
Dakota
Aug 2020
Aug 2020
Above Average
The view in this room is gorgeous! The furniture and the kitchen have been updated. We just love El Matador.
Bettye
Aug 2020
Aug 2020
Dakotas First Beach Trip
this was my first trip to the beach and im definitely pleased with my stay at your establishment and I will definitely be back and I will stay again
Dakota
Aug 2020
Aug 2020
Our stay
We had a great stay! Our room had amazing views.. I was a little worried that the view wouldn't be as good as in the pictures but it definitely did not disappoint. We had something happen with our son and needed to get in contact with the property manager, Lori and she was so helpful and professional! The only negative thing I would say is the window in the bedroom is super thin and being close to the pool we heard alot of noise in the evening but once it calmed down it was fine (around 10 pm). Also the blinds in the bedroom let alot of light in so a better window covering would have been nice. Overall we would definitely stay again.
Sara
Jul 2020
Jul 2020
Excellent
We loved our stay in this beautiful condo!
Keeley
Jun 2020
Jun 2020
Excellent
We enjoyed our stay here and the quiet peaceful atmosphere. Also enjoyed the wildlife we saw in the Gulf.
Sue & William
Nov 2019
Nov 2019
Excellent
Staff was tremendous. Everyone was very pleasant.
Cindy
Sep 2019
Sep 2019
John H.
Our stay at El Matador was very pleasant the staff that we had dealings with were very helpful and made our stay great will definitely be back
John
Apr 2019
Apr 2019
Unit 354
This unit was perfect for our beach trip! It has an amazing view with a large balcony and perfect balcony furniture. The unit was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. El Matador grounds were beautiful, and this property sits at the very quiet end of Okaloosa Island. There were some signs of wear in the unit (chipped cabinet paint, etc), but for the price, it was perfect. We will be back!
Randi
Oct 2018
Oct 2018
Fantastic!!!!
Surprised my wife with birth getaway!! Excellent service from the girls at the front desk and the room was fantastic!! The view of the ocean was stunning we will definitely be back in the near future thanks again !
Joe
Oct 2018
Oct 2018
We LOVE El Matatdor!!!
As always, El Matador was fabulous! Friendly staff and well kept space. It is the perfect place for a family vacation. We love the green space to relax and gather in the evenings. Our unit lacked some essentials in the kitchen (mixing bowls, pans, containers) but everything else was excellent. The only negative was we were not notified as promised when our room was ready and had to call to check ourselves. We will be back next year!!!
Margie
Jul 2018
Jul 2018
October on the Gulf
We spent the last week of October at El Matador 354. Although this unit is beginning to show some wear, it really still deserves a good rating. The view is beyond compare. There is no bad moment, meal or cocktail on a balcony with a Gulf sunset view! The beach is all that a vacationing, book reading, sand-castle builder like me could ask for. We also enjoyed the pool and the gym. The complex itself from location to amenities to how well it is maintained is really great. The Staff, security folks and the leasing office were all extremely helpful, pleasant and polite. We spent a few minutes chatting with one of the Board members and it was easy to understand why he is so dedicated to El Matador and why El Matador is truly spectacular.
John
Oct 2017
Oct 2017
Vacation 2017
Outstanding service from everyone at El Matador. Beautiful property. Beach service went above and beyond giving us advice about calm places to kayak. This particular unit desperately needs blackout drapes in the bedroom and in the living area, it gets very bright as soon as the sun rises. No complaints other than that though.
Sandy
Jul 2017
Jul 2017
Awesome Place to take the Family.
Just a awesome place. Clean with easy access to the beach an or pool.
Lorne
Jul 2017
Jul 2017
Condo was very nice, clean and exceeded expectations. All areas of grounds are well kept by El Matador staff, who were all very hospitable and professional. Very much enjoyed my week here and will plan a return visit soon. I would highly recommend El Matador to anyone wishing to have a great vacation at the beach.
Mike
Sep 2016
Sep 2016
The resort and our room were fantastic!
Dawn
Jul 2016
Jul 2016
We enjoyed our stay at El Matador and the amenities were great. The staff on the grounds were all very friendly and helpful. We will plan on vacationing here again. Thank You!
Ami
Jun 2016
Jun 2016
Time well spent!
The room was well equipped and had a very nice view. The staff were friendly and helpful. We rented chairs and umbrella on the beach each day, and got some great tips for places to eat in the area from the young guys that were in charge of the chair concession. Ft. Walton is really a nice area to visit, our time was well spent!
Edwin
Apr 2016
Apr 2016
Would stay again
My family and I stayed in 354 El Matador for spring break 2016 and would highly recommend this condo. It was clean, well-kept, roomy and nicely decorated with a great view of the beach. The condo staff were all very friendly and accommodating with several things to do on the grounds such as tennis, whirl pool, sauna & game area.
Heidi
Mar 2016
Mar 2016
We will be back!
My husband and I were down for his sister's wedding so we decided to stay at the venue. Our view was excellent and the grounds were well taken care of. If the weather had cooperated our trip would've been perfect but we really enjoyed ourselves at the property.
Louisa
Oct 2015
Oct 2015
Amazing place to stay!
Quiet, clean and made our vacation very relaxing in our beautiful condo!
Chelsie
Aug 2015
Aug 2015
Amazing quiet getaway
Our stay was amazing. Your facility is amazingly clean and well maintained. Our particular unit was tastefully decorated and well furnished. Your beaches are the softest and cleanest beach we have ever seen, and the area is close to a variety of shops, but is far enough off the beaten path to provide some peace and quiet. It is perfect for some R&R. We will certainly be returning and as we get closer to retirement, my wife and I will be looking to purchase sometime in the future.
Michael
Apr 2015
Apr 2015
Excellent
The unit was great and our total experience was excellent. The wi-fi could be better but we made do without it. Thanks
Luis
Apr 2015
Apr 2015
Great time at a great place.
The condo I stayed in was very nice with a great ocean view from the balcony. The facilities were very clean and well kept by the employees. The security people, person at office and all the workers were very friendly and nice. It is quite and peaceful and all the other people staying there were nice and friendly also. The beach is great and due to the El Matadors location at the end of the strip of condos you can take your pick of walking to a crowded area with a lot of people one way or to a more private area the other direction. Had a great time here and will be back.
Mike
Oct 2014
Oct 2014
Great View!
The view in this unit is amazing! The new bed was very comfortable. The unit was clean and welcoming. This is our third trip and this was our favorite condo so far.
Merle
Oct 2014
Oct 2014
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