Title: El Matador 445 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=&selected=22253133&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day ## Photo gallery for El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day ![Property grounds - El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22253200/22253133/2c526b71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22253200/22253133/ac97b6f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22253200/22253133/cbdc2f93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Spa - El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22253200/22253133/w899h597x1y1-0dfe77b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach - El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22253200/22253133/d01c80d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled between white sand dunes and the sparkling Gulf of Mexico, El Matador is a secluded condominium offering a beach resort experience. Enjoy free beach service, two pools, his and her whirlpool tubs, saunas, tennis courts, and a fitness center. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ### Entire condo 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Gym ## 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 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Free Beach Service and 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: Free 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 - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Golf - Gym - Heated pool - Kayak - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing 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 - Gated community - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Condo | 2 bedrooms, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48220000/48220000/48219949/63c93ef9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gulf Dunes 302 by Brooks and Shorey Resorts Okaloosa Island - Pool - Parking included - Restaurant - Laundry room [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=48219949&PinnedHotelID=48219949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Condo | Living room | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48230000/48220200/48220109/b12f8aa4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gulf Dunes 101 by Brooks and Shorey Resorts Okaloosa Island - 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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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 This property is managed by a professional host. 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 1602-60874 ## About the area Located on the beach, this condo is in Okaloosa Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Walton Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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, parasailing and power boating 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, FL ### 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 ### Does El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day have a pool? ### Is El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day? ### What time is check-in at El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day? ### What time is check-out at El Matador 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day? ### Where is El Matador 445 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 445 by Alicia Hollis Rentals FREE TICKETS! $300/Day Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent 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 30 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 9 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim H. 30 Sept 2023 #### AWESOME VACATION Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 condo with everything you need! Comfy bed great view and nice deck chairs. ##### Kim H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa A. 16 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay at El Matador! Overall, the property is very well kept, especially for a much older property. Our stay was very pleasant, the only issues with our particular unit was the water pressure was not very strong on any of the faucets or the toilet but it was not bad enough to make a phone call to the property manager while we were there. The property manager stay in touch on a regular basis from the time we booked our stay until the day we checked in and that was very nice. Overall, everything went very smooth with the exception of the pool being closed for two days and no one really knew why but Apparently it had to be cleaned or something ##### Lisa A. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith D. 11 May 2024 #### Your own Paradise! Unit 445 is Perfect placement in the complex 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 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. ##### Judith D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 5 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing property El Matador never disappoints!!! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin M. 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Check in was pretty easy, we had to pick up a key at the management office I don't think we received the code to the lock box but there was a nice man who (i think lived above the rental office) helped us out, so there was no issues with check in. The management office was literally down the street from the El Matador so it was so convenient. The unit overall was a nice size. The kitchen had everything we needed. Wish there was a Keurig coffee pot, unfortunately there was a older coffee pot so we didn't bother making coffee because we brought pods. ##### Erin M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Z. 28 Jun 2022 #### Beach therapy 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Clean, comfortable, had everything we needed and a beautiful view ##### John Z. ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly C. 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Don’t let the following info discourage you from coming to the El Matador. Overall loved my vacation in the condo was nice, but I felt they could’ve put more time in cleaning tile floor(had footprints on the bottom of my socks) and the towel bar in the bathroom fell off the first day. Furniture was a little dark and outdated. I guess when going to the beach, you expect brighter more cheerful decor or at least I do. I definitely recommend El Matador and will continue to come back every year. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/30b58d17-8043-41da-af22-1f0b6faf5b5e-1753132452018.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ba4fa1f7-ab16-496a-888a-0e393b7b0ebc-1753132451780.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/191c9da7-b075-48e4-a78d-c9fee6e95d4d-1753132450557.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dfb3451c-663f-4e43-a1a7-613a14d6ae32-1753132451625.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kelly C. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### ottie r. 26 May 2023 #### 445 Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Had a wonderful time! Thank you Chris for all your help!! ##### ottie r. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Christopher D. 19 May 2019 #### The view! Fine place to stay for a few days 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: 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. ##### Christopher D. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 8/10 Good 29 Oct 2013 #### El Matador 445 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 enjoyed our stay at El Matador 445 and have booked this unit for our stay for the next 2 years. We would like to see a long dressing mirror and tall balcony chairs so the view would be even more enjoyable. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian E. 23 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### El Matador It is clean and quiet, but could use a little TLC and updates. It would be nice to have a roll of paper towels on hand and a better grade of toilet paper. The view from the balcony is great, the bed was comfortable as well as the living room furnishings. Beach access was easy and the beach was very clean.Overall I would give it a 4.9 out of 5! ##### Brian E. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susie B. 18 Jul 2023 #### El Matador Review 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: 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 Alicia Hollis was the very best. I highly recommend anyone to go through them. Very honest and dependable. Loved my stay. ##### Susie B. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassandra A. 7 Jun 2023 #### Great choice! 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 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. ##### Cassandra A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 8/10 Good 5 Jun 2022 #### Awesome view Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. 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: 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?!🥴 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda B. 24 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome View!!! Lovely balcony view! Plenty of dining options close by. ##### Brenda B. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### william H. 12 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had a great time good location ##### william H. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### angela b. 8 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Experience This was the absolute best vacation experience ever! Bed in condo was the most comfortable bed ever. Looking for one of the mattresses already lol. Sofa sleep was comfortable. Condo was exact to description. Very clean, larger than expected, very quiet and the view was absolutely beautiful. We all had a wonderful time and I would stay there again in a minute. 👍👍👍👍👍 ##### angela b. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike B. 2 Aug 2021 #### Another great week at the El Matador 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 condo has a good view of the ocean and pool. It was very clean and spacious. We had a very good one week stay. ##### Mike B. ### 8/10 Good #### Angie F. 24 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything was great! Good place to stay, but condo could use some TLC. Minor issues only. Shower low water pressure, lazy boy broken and kept tipping over, walls have been patched several times, kitchen sink sprayer barely sprayed, and no washer and dryer in your condo. Still had a great week only listed these for the knowledge of the owner. ##### Angie F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert M. 29 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### After 14 months of COVID lockdown, we needed relaxing time in the sun and sand. Great stay. This was our second visit to El Matador. We love this place. ##### Robert M. Stayed 11 nights in May 2021 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Ken H. 3 May 2021 #### Honeymoon Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: 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 glasses5) TV remote did not work very well. You had to push the buttons 812 times to change channels or volume ##### Ken H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark W., Dallas, Georgia USA 16 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect condo for us 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 recently been 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. The view of the gulf is even better than the pictures. ##### Mark W. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul K. 20 Mar 2021 #### Best view 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 chairs on balcony ##### Paul K. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kavin C. 24 Jul 2020 #### 2020 SUMMER TRIP TO OKALOOSA ISLAND 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: 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!!! ##### Kavin C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Barbara B. 14 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Good overall. ##### Barbara B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020 ---