Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than 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: We can’t wait to be back in the rooms we usually book on the first floor. They are more updated I cant Recommend this room to anyone due to how outdated everything was.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: This is a wonderful location. Both the complex and the unit are in beautiful spot right on the beach front.

The unit itself was extremely outdated. Furniture at the beach can be funky, but the bed was downright uncomfortable.

The only other avoidable issue was that the ice maker wasn't working our entire stay. I had to remember to run to the Tom Thumb for ice the day before so we could have ice on the beach. That seems like something that could have been checked prior to check-in.

The unit was well cleaned and I'd definitely book it again, but would really like an update bed and ice maker. I can deal with funky furniture. I even find it charming.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: This is a wonderful location. Both the complex and the unit are in beautiful spot right on the beach front.The unit itself was extremely outdated. Furniture at the beach can be funky, but the bed was downright uncomfortable. The only other avoidable issue was that the ice maker wasn't working our entire stay. I had to remember to run to the Tom Thumb for ice the day before so we could have ice on the beach. That seems like something that could have been checked prior to check-in.The unit was well cleaned and I'd definitely book it again, but would really like an update bed and ice maker. I can deal with funky furniture. I even find it charming.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: This is a wonderful location. Both the complex and the unit are in beautiful spot right on the beach front.The unit itself was extremely outdated. Furniture at the beach can be funky, but the bed was downright uncomfortable. The only other avoidable issue was that the ice maker wasn't working our entire stay. I had to remember to run to the Tom Thumb for ice the day before so we could have ice on the beach. That seems like something that could have been checked prior to check-in.The unit was well cleaned and I'd definitely book it again, but would really like an update bed and ice maker. I can deal with funky furniture. I even find it charming.

We had an amazing time at this unit in the El Matador complex. Me and my wife came down for a week to celebrate one last trip before our first child arrives in November. The unit was clean and very spacious. However, it was lacking some of the essentials that other units we have stayed at had: hair dryer, salt/pepper, olive oil, coffee, etc. Plan ahead to stop at the grocery store. Overall we really enjoyed the unit.

We loved staying at El Matador. The whole complex was clean and it was easy to walk to the beach. The pool was great and our grandchildren loved it. It was nice not to have to deal with Destin traffic!

We had an amazing time at this unit in the El Matador complex. Me and my wife came down for a week to celebrate one last trip before our first child arrives in November. The unit was clean and very spacious. However, it was lacking some of the essentials that other units we have stayed at had: hair dryer, salt/pepper, olive oil, coffee, etc. Plan ahead to stop at the grocery store. Overall we really enjoyed the unit.

We loved staying at El Matador. The whole complex was clean and it was easy to walk to the beach. The pool was great and our grandchildren loved it. It was nice not to have to deal with Destin traffic!

Thanks for letting us stay here! Loved this place. All kinds of stuff for everyone to enjoy. Excellent!!!!

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: The property is very clean with a great view overlooking the pool and ocean. It’s a short walk to the beach. We chose this property bc it’s the last one on the strip before miles off undeveloped beach and were able to avoid crowds. Austin with the Realtor Company was a gem to talk and very helpful. Loved it.

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: The property is very clean with a great view overlooking the pool and ocean. It’s a short walk to the beach. We chose this property bc it’s the last one on the strip before miles off undeveloped beach and were able to avoid crowds. Austin with the Realtor Company was a gem to talk and very helpful. Loved it.

Disappointed that the bedroom had NO door to it which was next the the bathroom where our daughter had to go through. Dishes were heavy china and not very good to use for family. Where you put trash down a trash shoot for the facility is not even big enough opening to put a trash bag down.

We really enjoyed staying here. The only thing I can say could be better was the condo was a little worn and needs a good update. Otherwise everything was great.

Thanks for letting us stay here! Loved this place. All kinds of stuff for everyone to enjoy. Excellent!!!!

Disappointed that the bedroom had NO door to it which was next the the bathroom where our daughter had to go through. Dishes were heavy china and not very good to use for family. Where you put trash down a trash shoot for the facility is not even big enough opening to put a trash bag down.

We really enjoyed staying here. The only thing I can say could be better was the condo was a little worn and needs a good update. Otherwise everything was great.

This unit was one of the largest one bedrooms we have ever stayed in & the view from the balcony was great. The outdoor furniture was not the best or comfortable. The unit as a whole needs updating but was clean. The bed was VERY Soft and every time you turned over the whole bed would move waking me or my husband. I like a soft bed but this was terrible. They kitchen was not stocked as well as others we have stayed in. We picked our key up at 3 o’clock ( check in time) & when we got there, the maid was not finished cleaning. It took her about another 20 minutes to finish, but I’m sure she had more than one unit to clean that morning. The WIFI (Cox) was non existent!!! I was very disappointed in this. Anyone needing it to be able to work while on vacation could not do it. Thank goodness we brought our on with us. The grounds & pool were very well kept.

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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: We haves stayed at El Matador many times and this unit was less than up to our expectations . When we arrived there was a very strong smell of fish in the unit that we were unable to get rid of no matter what we tried . The decor is very outdated and reminded me more of a stuffy attorneys office instead of a beach front condo as advertised . The unit was clean and served it’s purpose as we spend majority of our week outside . During check in I was reminded that it was a “holiday weekend so be careful not to lock yourself out and that if I could wait till Tuesday after the holiday to request any maintenance “ . I would not rent this unit again .

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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: We haves stayed at El Matador many times and this unit was less than up to our expectations . When we arrived there was a very strong smell of fish in the unit that we were unable to get rid of no matter what we tried . The decor is very outdated and reminded me more of a stuffy attorneys office instead of a beach front condo as advertised . The unit was clean and served it’s purpose as we spend majority of our week outside . During check in I was reminded that it was a “holiday weekend so be careful not to lock yourself out and that if I could wait till Tuesday after the holiday to request any maintenance “ . I would not rent this unit again .

This unit was one of the largest one bedrooms we have ever stayed in & the view from the balcony was great. The outdoor furniture was not the best or comfortable. The unit as a whole needs updating but was clean. The bed was VERY Soft and every time you turned over the whole bed would move waking me or my husband. I like a soft bed but this was terrible. They kitchen was not stocked as well as others we have stayed in. We picked our key up at 3 o’clock ( check in time) & when we got there, the maid was not finished cleaning. It took her about another 20 minutes to finish, but I’m sure she had more than one unit to clean that morning. The WIFI (Cox) was non existent!!! I was very disappointed in this. Anyone needing it to be able to work while on vacation could not do it. Thank goodness we brought our on with us. The grounds & pool were very well kept.

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 room was great, loved the bed and the location. We wished we could have stayed longer, we will definitely be back.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: I've stayed at the El Matador 5 times including this time. Every other time the apartment has exceeded expectations. The positives: the bed was the BEST. The shower was outstanding.
The negatives: a bit too much furniture in the bedroom/excessively crowded for no reason. The smell which was probably tied to the rotting ceiling that was crumbling in a few areas.
Lastly, we brought a motorcycle. At first we fit it in the SAME parking spot with our vehicle. Security knocks on the door and makes us move it to the front. We oblige. The next day, we are getting ready to go out for a ride, my partner takes off for an hour ahead of me while I get ready. He comes back to pick me up there long enough to knock on the door, come in and put my shoes on. Security knocks on the door. "Move the bike" Well, we're leaving so... we leave. Get back and park the bike up front. Someone knocks on the door once I'm back and I'm thinking WHAT?! It was just UPS with a package for the apartment owner. But jeez on the parking police.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: I've stayed at the El Matador 5 times including this time. Every other time the apartment has exceeded expectations. The positives: the bed was the BEST. The shower was outstanding. The negatives: a bit too much furniture in the bedroom/excessively crowded for no reason. The smell which was probably tied to the rotting ceiling that was crumbling in a few areas. Lastly, we brought a motorcycle. At first we fit it in the SAME parking spot with our vehicle. Security knocks on the door and makes us move it to the front. We oblige. The next day, we are getting ready to go out for a ride, my partner takes off for an hour ahead of me while I get ready. He comes back to pick me up there long enough to knock on the door, come in and put my shoes on. Security knocks on the door. "Move the bike" Well, we're leaving so... we leave. Get back and park the bike up front. Someone knocks on the door once I'm back and I'm thinking WHAT?! It was just UPS with a package for the apartment owner. But jeez on the parking police.

Let me start with the positives: 1. Fantastic location. You can be standing on the beach in less than five minutes. There is not another property to the one side of the complex for miles. 2. Comfy bed. 3. Newer, smart TV. 4. Management company allowed me to change my dates when it became obvious that the weather was going to be terrible during my original dates. I appreciated this. Now, for the many negatives: 1. Upon opening the door to this unit, the musty smell hit us like a punch in the face. We later discovered several obvious water damage spots on the ceiling which may be the source of the smell. There was also another strange smell in the unit in the back half of the bathroom and the back half of the kitchen, which are on opposite sides of the wall to each other. It’s important to note the musty smell for those who have allergies or asthma. 2. The heated pool was not open. Upon inquiring to the main office at El Matador, I was told that this work on the heated pool had been planned and the owners had all been notified, and that the person who listed this on Vrbo should have given people a heads up that there would be no heated pool on these dates. Because the weather was quite chilly and the regular pool was like an ice bath, there were effectively no pools to use at this complex. This was extremely disappointing that nothing was posted in the Vrbo listing that the pool would be unavailable in this time frame. 3. Old and absolutely garish decor and furnishings. It was obvious from the pictures that the furnishings were not modern, but I wasn’t expecting them to be this bad. There was an old velour green recliner that had to have been from the 1980s that did not properly open and close and sat in an angle when open. Two of the four chairs out on the balcony were cobbled together out of PVC pipe, and upon sitting in one I wondered why I felt like I was leaning to the side. I discovered that the supporting mesh underneath was ripped 3/4 of the way across. Someone is eventually going to sit in that chair, break through, and hurt themselves. (Don’t they inspect the condition of the furniture?) The sofa sits next to the TV, so it’s very difficult for potentially half of your group to watch TV. There is a huge metal office desk that looks like it’s from the 1960s occupying an entire corner. 4. There’s a sizable gap between the door threshold and where the tile starts. I’m running out of room, but bottom line: invest in your property.

Let me start with the positives: 1. Fantastic location. You can be standing on the beach in less than five minutes. There is not another property to the one side of the complex for miles. 2. Comfy bed. 3. Newer, smart TV. 4. Management company allowed me to change my dates when it became obvious that the weather was going to be terrible during my original dates. I appreciated this. Now, for the many negatives: 1. Upon opening the door to this unit, the musty smell hit us like a punch in the face. We later discovered several obvious water damage spots on the ceiling which may be the source of the smell. There was also another strange smell in the unit in the back half of the bathroom and the back half of the kitchen, which are on opposite sides of the wall to each other. It’s important to note the musty smell for those who have allergies or asthma. 2. The heated pool was not open. Upon inquiring to the main office at El Matador, I was told that this work on the heated pool had been planned and the owners had all been notified, and that the person who listed this on Vrbo should have given people a heads up that there would be no heated pool on these dates. Because the weather was quite chilly and the regular pool was like an ice bath, there were effectively no pools to use at this complex. This was extremely disappointing that nothing was posted in the Vrbo listing that the pool would be unavailable in this time frame. 3. Old and absolutely garish decor and furnishings. It was obvious from the pictures that the furnishings were not modern, but I wasn’t expecting them to be this bad. There was an old velour green recliner that had to have been from the 1980s that did not properly open and close and sat in an angle when open. Two of the four chairs out on the balcony were cobbled together out of PVC pipe, and upon sitting in one I wondered why I felt like I was leaning to the side. I discovered that the supporting mesh underneath was ripped 3/4 of the way across. Someone is eventually going to sit in that chair, break through, and hurt themselves. (Don’t they inspect the condition of the furniture?) The sofa sits next to the TV, so it’s very difficult for potentially half of your group to watch TV. There is a huge metal office desk that looks like it’s from the 1960s occupying an entire corner. 4. There’s a sizable gap between the door threshold and where the tile starts. I’m running out of room, but bottom line: invest in your property.

It didn’t start off well; I sent several messages after I booked and received no response from the property manager through the message function that VRBO provides. Someone from the realty company that manages the property should monitor messages. The location is fabulous, but a few updates to the condo would be nice. Overall it was a fun time!

The property managers were great and check in was a breeze. I also wanted to make a last minute change to my payment method and they were graciously accommodating . This location was also absolutely wonderful! We were literally steps from the beach and went for a wonderful walk every day after breakfast. It wasn’t crowded, the property was clean and well stocked. The complex itself, interior and furniture were a bit dated and there were a couple of spots where water damage was evident on the ceiling.. But overall, it was a great stay, reasonably priced and we would stay there again...

It didn’t start off well; I sent several messages after I booked and received no response from the property manager through the message function that VRBO provides. Someone from the realty company that manages the property should monitor messages. The location is fabulous, but a few updates to the condo would be nice. Overall it was a fun time!

The property managers were great and check in was a breeze. I also wanted to make a last minute change to my payment method and they were graciously accommodating . This location was also absolutely wonderful! We were literally steps from the beach and went for a wonderful walk every day after breakfast. It wasn’t crowded, the property was clean and well stocked. The complex itself, interior and furniture were a bit dated and there were a couple of spots where water damage was evident on the ceiling.. But overall, it was a great stay, reasonably priced and we would stay there again...

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:Excellent!

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: We had a great stay.

The Best Time EVER!!!!