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"El Matador
Great location, beach, not overcrowded, Property overall was very clean, we have stayed many times and it’s always very pleasant. Two pools, lots of grassy area for kids to play and run around."
Jun 16, 2024 - Lisa A., Birmingham, AL
"Your own Paradise! Unit 445 is Perfect placement in the complex
The view is amazing. The unit is on the 4th floor giving you the dramatic views of the gorgeous Emerald Coast. Love that this complex is the last on the strip. While the balcony view gives you superb views of the beach, the front door gives you views of breathtaking sunsets, looking over miles and miles of unspoiled dunes. The added bonus of having complimentary beach chairs and umbrella service was a great feature! We didn't take advantage of the other bonus tickets that come with the unit. The boardwalk in Destin is only a short drive and McGuires Restaurant is a must! Unit 445 had everything you need (except for a hair dryer, so be prepared. I was told that other guests have stolen them, perhaps a dryer installed on the wall would be an option?) The mattress and linens were very comfortable as well as the living room furniture. An added bonus was a bookcase filled with books, and a flashlight for your night stroll on the beach! Unit 445 is Perfect placement. Great communication from the Hollis agency. "
May 10, 2024 - Judy D., Meriden, CT
"AWESOME VACATION
Great condo with everything you need! Comfy bed great view and nice deck chairs. "
Sep 29, 2023 - Chris & Kim H., Lawrenceburg, IN
"El Matador Review
It was such a great experience. Have always stayed on ground floor but wanted to “ move up” and view the ocean each day. The staff working for was the very best. I highly recommend anyone to go through them. Very honest and dependable. Loved my stay. "
Jul 17, 2023 - Susie B., Nashville, TN
"Great choice!
We stayed in room #445. Check in/out was easy. Condo was clean. Pool was clean & beautiful. The view of the ocean/beach was amazing. The only complaint is really a preference. The mattress was overly soft and the water pressure was low. However, neither of those two things would keep us from coming back. We plan to stay at El Matador on many more trips. "
Jun 06, 2023 - , Scottsboro, AL
"445
Had a wonderful time! Thank you Chris for all your help!!"
Jun 05, 2023 - Ottie R., Franklin, TN
"Beach therapy
Clean, comfortable, had everything we needed and a beautiful view "
Jun 28, 2022 - , Louisville, KY
"Awesome view
Loved sitting on balcony watching ocean and people. Gorgeous weather. Room was clean. However, the balcony was terribly filthy! No cleaning supplies in which to wipe furniture down. Called Hollis office and was told the filth was due to building maintenance, but that they had nothing to do with the outside. Also, we were never told that work was going to be done when we made reservations. The noise was horrendous! My husband had headache first two days. The office told us to go to the beach or shopping from 9-5 so we wouldn’t be around the noise! REALLY?!��"
Jun 04, 2022 - Melissa A., Boston, KY
"Excellent experience
Loved everything from the location, view, and serenity!!!!"
Sep 10, 2021 - Angela B., cleveland, TN
"Another great week at the El Matador
The condo has a good view of the ocean and pool. It was very clean and spacious. We had a very good one week stay."
Aug 02, 2021 - Mike B., Tulsa, ok
"Honeymoon
I would like to give you the reasons for my lower rating.
1) very low water pressure.
2) unit needed painting.
3) kitchen pantry door would not shut. I had to fix it myself.
4) everything in this unit looked old. This unit really needs a fresh update especially the kitchen plates and glasses
5) TV remote did not work very well. You had to push the buttons 812 times to change channels or volume"
May 03, 2021 - , Acworth, GA
"Great condo for couple or couple + small children
We stayed at this condo over spring break 2021.
The condo was perfect for my wife and I. Everything was clean and ready-to-go when we arrived. It looks like it had been recently completely renovated as the furnishings and appliances all seemed new.
Since it was a 1 bedroom, we expected it to be small, but it wasn't at all. The rooms were large and there was plenty of elbow room and storage space.
We loved having breakfast and drinks on the balcony. A really good view of the gulf. Even better than the pictures show."
Apr 15, 2021 - Mark W., Dallas, GA
"Best view vacation
Great chairs on balcony"
Mar 29, 2021 - Paul K., New Berlin, WI
"2020 SUMMER TRIP TO OKALOOSA ISLAND
I booked this trip in February and then the world seemed to be turned upside down! Logic thrown out the window and the fear of our trip being cancelled was overwhelming. Our arrival on Saturday and the six days that followed were everything we'd hoped for our the last several months. This trip was to celebrate 25 years of marriage along with our first extended family trip to the beach in years! Hoping to return in 2021 as all family members agree!!! "
Aug 14, 2020 - Kavin C., Dyersburg, TN
"FWB
This Lola w has everything you need and the location is perfect. "
Jun 26, 2020 - , Columbus, OH
"Just love the El Matador
I love the privacy and relaxing atmosphere. My favorite place to stay in Florida. Everything was wonderful!"
Sep 21, 2019 - Brenda M., Helena, AR
"The view! Fine place to stay for a few days
Great location and very spacious. Bed is a bit tired, probably time for new mattress. Kitchen fully stocked with pots, pans, utensilss, Drip coffee maker. Incredible view of course. "
May 19, 2019 - Christopher D., Corpus Christi, TX
"Potential -Beach Palace
We arrived to the beautiful Okaloosa Island area on Saturday afternoon. The process of picking up the keys for the unit and parking pass was super easy. The unit is located at the end of the island and offers a spectacular view of the bay and the ocean front. The property grounds, pool, board walk, grills where well kept. The unit was located right off the elevator which was great. Upon entering I felt like I was going back in time, like to 1980 with a splash of 2010. The units tile floors, couch, love seat, TV's, balcony furniture, and shower are more up to date. Being married to a contractor we had this place remodeled in our minds on day 1 :) ! The cabinetry, appliances, bed (mattress is hard with a egg shell on it),bedroom furniture, sinks, doors, lighting, sliding glass door, rugs, and wall art are in need of a upgrade at the rental price point. The sliding glass door would not lock appropriately and the paint was peeling off the doors. So basically the El Matador was in a great location, the beach was amazing, there is a chair rental company available at the beach. It is very family friendly, there is a lawn area for play and the pool is clean. We felt safe and that our personal belongings where safe with the entrance security being staffed 24/7. The property manager Alicia J Hollis was wonderful. We got a chuckle out of the hand crank mixer in the kitchen drawer. I really hope the owner up grades this unit soon, so I could recommend it to our friends. We saw dolphins, sting rays, and a shark while sitting on the beach our last day there. It was a great view! "
Jul 24, 2018 - , Iron City, Tennessee
"Wish We Were There Now
Everything was perfect for our anniversary stay. Beautiful unit with a beautiful view. always comes through."
Jun 20, 2018 - Rod & Linda B., Tallahasse, FL
"Home away from home
We have been visiting Fort Walton for years and El Matador has been our home away from home. I would have to say that the location is most important to me while the activities-tennis, gym, pool, etc. are important to my husband. We both love the beautiful beach."
Apr 13, 2018 - George & Gail S., Dallas, TX
"A white and steamy pleasure. Wonderful.
A beauty of location. We discovered by accident left over items from previous renters under the bed. Written directions on how to deal with trash or shortage of towels through out the stay. An update in furniture in living room would be nice. The staff including Alicia was outstanding. A very supportive group that really supports the renters."
Aug 16, 2017 - Steve S., Westerville, OH
"Great location.
Love that the beach access is right on the property and beautiful view of the gulf. Staff are always very friendly.
The couch and chair were pretty run down, so not very comfortable to sit on. The floors were very dirty when we arrived. Other amenities in the room like kitchenware and appliances were very useful, however. "
Jun 16, 2017 - , EGLIN AFB, FL
"Great!!
Everything was great. The unit could definitely use an upgrade though."
Apr 24, 2017 - , Newmarket, AL
"great October
El matador as usual -always nice- great weather -nice room - very dated bathroom- but clean- ms hollis docusign form was not working properly when contracting- but she corrected problems on her end"
Oct 21, 2016 - , Moulton, AL
"445 review
First time at El Matador. ( have worked >10 times with resort quest ).
Grounds very well kept, clean, safe, and quit. My initial 468 unit was lost due
to a water line break. Could see getting a 2nd place long term here.
Unit 445 concerns:
1. Front door should still have a dead bolt.
2. No instructions on use of the living room TV. Could not figure out.
3. Balcony lock was bad. Need to secure.
4. Disappointed no in room washer/dryer
5. Pools were tooooooo cold.
Overall very family friendly safe place. Might consider 6 floor building 3 or
Go back with Resort Quest
JV"
Oct 09, 2016 - John V., Elyria, OH
"Beautiful Weather! Needed Vacation! Great Food! Sub-par condo.
We have stayed at many units over the 30 plus years at El Matador and this would be one of the more average, dated units. We spent most of the time at the Beach but it would have been nice to enjoy the condo as well. We will return to El Matador but will find another unit next time. "
Oct 09, 2015 - , Garland, TX
"Great Vacation
We enjoyed our vacation, the unit we had really needs some work especially the bathroom and kitchen. "
Jun 15, 2015 - , Madison, WI
"Our wonderful relaxing end of summer time at El Matador!
We very much enjoyed our stay at El Matador. I had been bringing my children there since they were babies and they are now young adults so I was exited to see it again. It is still as great as always and the pool was clean and well kept as well as the grounds. Thank you so much. We will be back next year!"
Sep 24, 2014 - Billy S., Jones, OK
"Great Stay
We enjoyed our stay at El Matador. Really nice location, relatively quiet and beautiful beach. Unit was nice - a little outdated (not bad) and the only thing we found missing was a bottle opener (picked one up in town)."
Aug 23, 2014 - , Henderson, TN
"El Matator vacation and beach wedding ceremony
Wonderful vacation experience! Beautiful location and awesome beach!!"
Jul 27, 2014 - Misti F., Wayne City, IL
"El Matador 445 - FT Walton Beach
Unit is nice and roomy, clean but dated. Kitchen and bathroom are old. Furniture is so so. The unit had a musty smell when we first went in, but that seemed to go away after a few hours of running the AC. Needs a ceiling fan in the bedroom. The complex is pretty good and it is great that it is at the end of the row of condos - so you can see all the way to Pensacola! Great to walk on the secluded beach to the west. It would help to know that there are trash chutes down at the end of each hallway. 10 am is too early for checkout - 11 am would be more positive. We would visit this complex again, but would probably selected one of the updated units in building 3 since the morning sun does not hit the balcony so much. We would rent this unit again if it were updated in the future."
Jul 25, 2014 - Phillip W., Acworth, Georgia
"Stay at El Matador
Besides needing updated, the air conditioning was out Wednesday night and part of Thursday and water was out on Thursday. "
Jun 03, 2014 - John G., LaGrange, Kentucky
"Great Week
The heated pool was a great asset. The weather was perfect when we were there, but cold prior to that week. The main pool was freezing."
Jun 02, 2014 - , Washington, IL
"ef matador 445
NO, Unit had a bad water leak from A/C so we left a day early. A/C guy just looked at it. We asked for a refund since we paid for a week but agent said "she didn't have the authority. will get back to us". Still no response."
May 01, 2014 - Ray N., Edwardsville, IL
"Eberle from Indiana
Was mostly satified with the condo. We have booked El Matador 445 for the next 2 years for 2 seperate 6 week stays in 2014 and 2015. We would like to see a long mirror installed in the bedroom hall for dressing and a couple of tall patio chairs on the Balcony so the view can be more enjoyable rather than looking thur handrails. "
Nov 04, 2013 - Robert E., Brook, IN
"Craig & Cheryl's get away place
This was absolutely the best vacation we have had. The location is perfect for those that don't like hectic. Next trip will get a more updated room and know doubt recommend to family & friends. Craig & Cheryl, Benton, Arkansas."
Oct 04, 2013 - Craig D., Benton, AK
"El Matador Unit 445
The unit is in our favorite building, on our favorite floor. The view is great. the construction and layout of the condo is perfect for a one bedroom renter. that is all that is good with this unit.
The ceiling needs painting. The front door locks malfunction and we used our own WD 40 to even get the sliding balcony door open and it took me, a fairly strong man, all my strength to open the door. The screen door will not open. The blender was replaced by A Hollis. The furniture was old. The bedspread was malodorous and stained and was folded and put away to keep the room from smelling.
Let us hear about and see for ourselves repairs and upgrades on this unit and we MIGHT rent it again next summer. We love El Matador. We love and E. M. rentals. We don't love #445. God Bless you and yours.
Nelson Ballard
Hot Springs, Arkansas"
Aug 13, 2013 - , Hotsprings, Ar
"El Matador
The unit location was premium. The unit contents were a little outdated and worn. The location was on the water and quiet. This is the last resort on the road with little traffic on this end."
Aug 10, 2013 - Mark S., Salem, NH
"Splendid Stay
This was our first time to visit the Ft. Walton Beach area. The beaches are beautiful and our stay at the El Matador made our stay perfect. We'll be back with our entire family."
Jun 05, 2013 - Kip B., Sunset, TX
"El Matador
We come back every year!"
Apr 27, 2013 - , Brighton, Michigan
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