Title: El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Beachfront condo with a hot tub, 6-minute walk to Fort Walton Beaches ## Photo gallery for El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day ![TV, DVD player - El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22252600/22252526/e27c43fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player - El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22252600/22252526/242eb4bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool - El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22252600/22252526/7f71ef8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player - El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22252600/22252526/e7a37c91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22252600/22252526/3ab35109.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to El Matador, nestled between the Gulf of Mexico's sparkling waters and pristine white sand dunes. Enjoy two pools, a fitness center, his and her whirlpool tubs, saunas, tennis courts as well as large grassy areas perfect for family fun. Take advantage of free daily admissions to activities like Big Kahuna’s Water Park or the Shalimar Golf Course. ## Reviews 7.2 Good ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61038 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Gym - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Free Activities are Included with your stay! As a Thank You for staying with us, you will receive complimentary admissions to popular activities and attractions, Everyday of your stay. Check Out -> Only Valid for Short Term Rentals. Not available for Per Diem Stays, Guest of Owner Stays. 1 Free admission everyday to -> Shalimar Golf Course - Round of Golf, Big Kahuna’s Water Park - General Admission, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - General Admission, Wild Willy’s Grand Prix The Gator: Adult Admission, Sea Blaster - Beach or Sunset Dolphin Cruise, Sea Blaster - Snorkel Admission, Cruisin Tiki’s - Evening Sunset Cruise. Looking for Paradise? Here it is at the El Matador! Has to be the most sought of family vacation resort on the Emerald Coast. A secluded condominium nestled between the beautiful white sand dunes and the sparkling Emerald Waters of the Gulf of Mexico. El Matador is truly a beach resort. Just two miles down Santa Rosa Blvd at the end of the Island you will find us – secluded but still just a few minutes to all the amenities that Destin and Fort Walton Beach have to offer. Just six miles down Hwy. 98 you can enjoy Destin – “ The Worlds Luckiest Fishing Village” – charter a private trip or take the kids out on a group boat and catch dinner. While in Destin enjoy fine restaurants, shopping, and golfing on some of the best golf courses in the Panhandle of Florida. Hard to believe that you might need a day off from the beach but if you do take the family to Big Kahunas Water Park in the center of old Destin. Much more than just a water park… it’s a day of fun! Back at the El Matador enjoy the large grass areas between our buildings just right for family fun and games. With two pools, his and her whirlpool, and saunas just right for your tired muscles after a game of tennis on one of our courts, or in our fitness center. We are located at the end of Okaloosa Island a small barrier Island between Fort Walton Beach and Destin. This gated community with thirteen miles of undeveloped beaches to the west is sure to have you longing to return. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the condo: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golf - Gym - Heated pool - Tennis - Water park - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 - Gated community - Unit size: 1,038 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89760000/89759400/89759339/d59bc584.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront condo with pool, hot tub, central AC, washer/dryer, & fitness room Okaloosa Island - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews £529 includes taxes & fees 16 Mar - 17 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17&selected=89759339&PinnedHotelID=89759339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Condo, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Pelican Isle 117) | Living area | TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112940000/112933100/112933076/20502591.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pelican Isle 117 Okaloosa Island - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Living/dining area [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=112933076&PinnedHotelID=112933076&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100980000/100972700/100972676/92ea767f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PI 114: Whispering Shores - MUST see Cozy waterfront condo! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 1602-60766 ## About the area Located on the beach, this condo is in Okaloosa Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Walton Beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Preston Hood Athletic Complex or Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Fort Walton Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Walton-Beach.dx3732) [View more Condo rentals in Fort Walton Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Walton-Beach-Condos.d3732-aaCondos.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.39860%2C-86.63247&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qMonIDIrydiM6-MCQ21TZgWPQWs=) Fort Walton Beach, Florida ### What's nearby - ![Fort Walton Beaches](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6906/62af979f-84c9-4679-8716-9276583d4ad5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fort Walton Beaches 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![At the end of Via DeLuna near Gulf Islands National Seashore #blue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6677/505c9e22-dd8e-4dfd-b35a-861a630c25e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Santa Rosa Sound 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Fort Walton Beach, USA Okaloosa Island fishing pier in Florida in Panhandle, Gulf of Mexico during sunny day, wave crashing on shore, white sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976496855/f6cbb6a4-cebe-4f24-bee2-dc254b687eb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Okaloosa Island Beach 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![FortWaltonBeach_EmeraldCoastConventionCenter_6128040_03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128040/2f0f701f-1171-4c2f-a89d-f77fac0d6c8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center 4 min drive \- 2.6 miles - ![Under Okaloosa fishing pier in Fort Walton Beach, Florida with pillars, green shallow waves in Panhandle, Gulf of Mexico on summer sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621560505609/928ca27f-2e99-4b01-bfc7-5993074c22f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island 5 min drive \- 2.8 miles ### Getting around - Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) 20 min drive ### Restaurants - Whataburger 8 min drive - Olive Garden 9 min drive - Stewby’s Seafood Shanty 10 min drive - Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton 10 min drive - Slim Chickens 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day? ### What time is check-in at El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day? ### What time is check-out at El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day? ### Where is El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## El Matador 211 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Reviews ## Reviews ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 15 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 7 2 - Terrible 3 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Lorna B. 9 Apr 2024 #### Great Location, Older amenities Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Condo location is the seller on this unit...first floor, back door looks out into the courtyard and 100 yards to beach access. Kitchen was redone, great finishes for rental. However, the remainder of the unit is stuck in the 80s and some of the dust probably came from there as well. The renovations stopped at the kitchen counter with no further improvements attempted. Electrical was sketchy as you have to unplug light from one plug and move to upper plug in same outlet to work. Things that don't make send and question safety to be honest. It was "clean" however old paint, outlets, trim, and fixes on bed made it not feel up to date. Dust on ceiling air vent just looks bad, even if not an issue to overall function. ##### Lorna B. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Patrick D. 7 Sept 2023 #### Great Location, horrible u it Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: The location was fantastic; however, the unit was very bad.1\. Master bed is an inverted V. If you sleep to the side you will feel gravity slowly pulling you off. I slept on the couch a nite or so because it has more support than that mattress.2\. Kids bed frame had to be adjusted to accommodate the mattress.3\. The tub drains drain exceedingly slow.4\. Several electrical outlets not functioning to include the 2 bed room which makes the ceiling fan inoperable.5\. Had to play battery roulette to get the TV remotes to work.6\. Sliding back door needs to be replaced as my kids, my wife, and myself all struggled with it.As the title says, great location but a horrible unit. ##### Patrick D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 3 Jul 2023 #### great location 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: great rental Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa S. 5 Sept 2019 #### Clean and comfortable 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: Nice little condo. Easy in/out. Simple and uncomplicated. ##### Lisa S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Tammy B. 29 Jun 2021 #### El Matador 211 Rating Details: The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The unit was outdated with several pieces of furniture not operating properly. ##### Tammy B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor 28 Jun 2015 #### Could be Amazing 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: The kitchen, guest room, and gues bath are fine. The furniture in the dining and living rooms leave much to be desired. The bed in the master didn't fit on the frame and kept falling off. The master bathroom left \*much\* to be desired. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Mike E. 8 Aug 2019 #### El Matador July 2019 Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was very good, but expected more for the price we paid. Others in our group paid same price for more modern condo. Master bath had excessive mold on shower curtain. Sliding door difficult to open. Toilet in master would run unless you giggled handle. Appliances and decor outdated. Found trash ( lollipop sticks, paper ) under master bed. All vents had black dust collected on ceiling. 3 ##### Mike E. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Robin M. 31 Oct 2021 #### In need of an upgrade Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than 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: We enjoyed our stay. However, the property was very outdated and in need of an upgrade. The patio door would not slide very well, the 2 twin beds squeaked very loudly every time you rolled over, the bathrooms were very outdated and the tub wouldn't drain well. Overall we had a good stay but would probably not stay in this particular unit again. My brother was visiting at the same time and stayed at El Matador as well. His unit was in building 4 and was much nicer than ours and had recently been upgraded. He paid the same price as we did. I would definitely stay at El Matador again but not this particular unit. ##### Robin M. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Lindsay W., Springville, AL 9 Aug 2023 #### Good Beach Vacay, suggest Building 3 or 4 to others Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We liked El Matador however if you have children I would highly suggest staying in Building 3 or 4 FIRST FLOOR as it is a much closer walk to the beach (preferably 4)! This Unit, Unit 211 is located in Building 2, which is further away from the water. Being on the FIRST FLOOR was nice to not have to deal with the stairs or elevator. In the master bedroom, the toilet was VERY slow to flush and the bed uncomfortable, and comforter way too heavy and hot for beach vacay. We saw a few bugs as well in the condo. Living room recliner had holes in the fabric. Could use some new furniture! Updated kitchen was nice and spacious. We originally booked El Matador because we heard you could walk the 17 miles of beach down to Navarre. We quickly learned that you cannot walk this stretch of beach any longer which was highly disappointing to us and ALL guests we spoke to on the beach that have been coming to El Matador for years!!!! Not sure if we will come back for this reason. They were writing tickets to people who crossed into the military property. We heard a few people ruined it for all vacationers which is really sad. Such a beautiful beach! The water was crystal clear and blue however August was so HOT! If we go back to El Matador, we wouldn't stay in this unit again due to the longer walk to the sand with 3 children and beach stuff in tow. Hope this helps any out there planning! Also, you must try STEWBY'S restaurant (it's on the same road and delicious)! If you want pizza, Fubar's is right there too! ##### Lindsay W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Nicole C. 17 Apr 2024 #### Worst experience Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was filthy. Rugs and carpet were stained and gross. Beds in the smaller bedroom were terrible to sleep on. Very outdated. Dead bug on the wall. Master bathroom was a joke. Toilet we had to fix. Table broken. Bar stool also broken. ##### Nicole C. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Brandy J. 17 Jul 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place to stay! The condo was perfect. The rental company was extremely helpful and made sure my family had a great experience with their property! ##### Brandy J. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Pamela J. 7 Sept 2021 #### 211 El Matador Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than 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: I experienced an issue with unit 211 my first night of vacation, at 4:30am. I called the after hours emergency line and eventually spoke to Chris. I was told they could move me to another unit, at a much higher cost to myself, which was unacceptable under the circumstances. Chris was very unaccommodating and said several times "there's nothing I can do for you". They did eventually offer a full refund, which then left me in Okaloosa for a 7 day stay having to try and find other accommodations after the first night. I would never rent from this realtor again based on my interaction with Chris. ##### Pamela J. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### A guest from Lincolnwood, IL 19 Aug 2021 #### Love El Matador... not the unit 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’ve stayed at El matador numerous times. This unit needs major updating and renovations. The were broken drawers, dusty ceiling fan, dust/dirt in the kitchen on the ceiling, dirty fridge door, patio sliding doors that couldn’t slide smoothly, and shower faucets that make it hard to shower. We have always recommended family and friends to El Matador and other units we have stayed at. But will not be coming back to this unit. ##### A guest from Lincolnwood, IL ### 4/10 Poor #### Brandie L. 31 Jul 2021 Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy #### Was a not so good stay The apartment was as pictured and allicia was great but the dishwasher was full of mold, there was no cloth to wash dishes, no extra trash bags. We had to purchase those and paper plates and silverware. The people did not abide by quiet hours. People were running and laughing by door and bedroom windows at 1am and then mowing and weed eating at 7am. The quick walk to the beach was nice, the pool was nice but other than that I'd never stay at El Matador. ##### Brandie L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa W. 13 Jul 2021 #### Very Beautiful great place to stay Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Very clean and well taken care of place ! Friendly staff at gated community! ##### Melissa W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Rodolfo v. 11 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Overall was very good but the vents of the air conditioning are dirty other than that everything else was good ##### Rodolfo v. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Very nice place they did a great job cleaning it and maintaining it hope they keep doing a great job like that we will be back great management. When everything is clean and taken care of ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Gabriel M. 19 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Listing accuracy #### An outdated property This was our first visit to the Emerald coast and the beach did not disappoint. We have stayed many places for our family vacations and this was not a great property. The dishwasher was left full with a bunch of dirty dishes inside of it. There was no ice machine located on property. There were insect inside the property and the room itself has not been updated in any way, the back patio door is an old sliding glass door that sticks to open and close. The hot water in the kitchen never came on, and the fridge was missing a support for the shelf. The owner charges a lot, but does not seem to care about their property. Won't be recommending it to family and friends. ##### Gabriel M. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### vickie k. 4 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach vacation We had a pleasant trip. The condo was nice and spacious. The beds were comfortable. It had easy access on the ground floor. It was just a short walk to the beach. ##### vickie k. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Shaun M. 5 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Not as good as usual. It was ok. The pictures showed us having more of a beach front building but were stuck in the first building when you pull in. There was no washer or dryer or any cleaning supplies. The internet was out for two days. Going to be staying closer to 30a from now on. ##### Shaun M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### April B. 4 Sept 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2020 quarantine vacation! Condo was very outdated and fold out couch was broken dining room light did not work. Was not cleaned very well. Found use Contacts on the dining room rug and cheese it’s and little bags of chips by the couch . I called and they had maintenance come fix the dining room light and try to fix the couch. No way this condo sleeps 6 . When I called she said the foldout couch sleeps two kids. But it was Broken broken. I went to Walmart and bought a air mattress. My family loved the Beach and property. Probably would rent from a different condo. ##### April B. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie H., Birmingham, Alabama 20 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First Time to The Island We loved the location of El Matador. The condo was spacious and clean. Our only compliant was the furniture needs updating the couch was broken and uncomfortable. Other than that minor compliant we loved the location, the condo and especially the beautifully clean pools. The hot tub and sauna were very new and up to date. The condo complex was very quiet and clean. We will return to this location! ##### Jamie H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### tricia c. 2 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer fun Condo was the right size and had everything we needed for our stay (except a broom and dustpan haha) our family had a great time... ##### tricia c. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Tessa L. 24 Jul 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Beautiful property Nice area on the ground floor. Condo needs a lot of updating and could have been cleaner. The toilets do not flush well. Overall we did enjoy our stay and it had everything we needed. ##### Tessa L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 20 Jun 2020 #### 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: Great experience ---