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Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621!

Condo on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
On Okaloosa Island, El Matador's Studio apartment offers a serene retreat with a beautiful balcony view. Take leisurely strolls to the private beach, unwind in the hot tub or stay active at the tennis courts and gym. The cozy unit is fully furnished with a king bed and queen sofa sleeper.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621!

This is a wonderful Studio apartment at the El Matador complex on Okaloosa Island with a beautiful balcony view, close walk to the beautiful private beach, close to tennis courts, seasonally heated pool, gym, and hot tub. The unit is well equipped and cozy, kitchen fully furnished, with one King bed and a queen sofa sleeper. There are two beach chairs and an umbrella that I keep in the closet that you are welcome to take with you to the beach. This is a unique and tranquil hideaway at the El Matador!!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 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

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

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
Onsite 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Fort Walton Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Rosa Sound - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Okaloosa Island condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Okaloosa Island Beach. Fort Walton Beaches and Wayside Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bailey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience!

It was a great place! Clean & James was very easy to communicate with. The pool was close, beach was about a 5 minute walk with 2 small babies. Overall, we had a wonderful time. Would not hesitate to book with James again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the location!

The condo is super cute and cozy! Great location! Walkable to the beach! Host is amazing! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property owner was very responsive to questions. Very pleased with the property, cleanliness, even the bed was comfortable. A little tight for 4 people, but manageable... anything bigger in the destin area with brach location like this was just too expensive. There was washer and dryer on property and vending. Very nice pool at the bottom of the stairs It is the 2nd pool on the property hidden back a little bit, very quiet compared to the bigger pool
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time is the best time!

Thank you for sharing your lil condo with me during my visit with my mom! While I didn’t use any appliances the kitchen was well stocked for anyone who enjoys cooking! The gorgeous white quartz beach is just a few steps away! This is a cute little place to just get away!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is positioned away from the main building but close enough for a short walk to a beautiful, secluded beach. Dunes from an undeveloped area are adjacent to this property which makes it unique and tranquil. The tennis court and gym are right by this building. My daughter engages in these activities so she was happy about that. There is a heated pool, sauna, basketball court, grill and whirlpool steps away from the building as well. Its a very cute, cozy dwelling that we'll visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ProsThe host was fantastic. The rate was pretty good rate. Once you walked to the beach it wasn’t super crowded.The pool was really nice. The building was super quiet. We really enjoyed our stay. ConsIt is not a one bedroom one bath. It’s a studio.The view is majority of sand dunes of the Air Force base. The building is only two stories tall.We thought we were gonna be on the 6th floor by the condo number. You had to walk about a hundred yards or so over the hot asphalt to the beach crossover. These are the reasons I give it 4 instead of 5 stars. The host was definitely 5 stars for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful views

The unit was very clean and well organized. It was just the two of us, but would have been comfortable for 2 couples. There were some issues with the elevator, but it was only out of operation for a few hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paix S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great value

It’s a very comfortable place, clean, tastefully decorated, but most importantly functional. Fill kitchen , open floor plan , nice views. Really the only negative and it really wasn’t bad, was it seemed like it was a private bedroom when it actually was open to the entire home, studio fashion. Even though that was unexpected it still worked out perfectly for us. All in all incredible value for the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcelene h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away

The place was great with no complaints! I would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ginny O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time away

I came to decompress from everyday life. This place was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial getaway!!!

We had a excellent time. Everything was as descibed. Very clean and comfortable. Close walk to beach and quiet and remote. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misti W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Wonderful property and perfect weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was as mentioned. Great location. Easy access to so much. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Es fácil acceso ala Playa. Muy limpio
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mermaid Condo

Absolutely stunning efficiency. In fact, I plan to use some of the interior design elements in my home. The owners are very nice and easy to reach out to. I plan to stay here again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

The unit was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The building itself was also very nice, we had only a few neighbors, who were respectful of quiet times. The building had a nice pool and we were located right next to the tennis/pickleball court, so there was always something to do. Even though this particular building isn't right on the beach, the walk was short. The location was amazing, the beach wasn't super crowded like they are in Destin. We didn't have any restaurants within walking distance, but there were several just down the road. The owner's communication was excellent and very informative. Overall, it was our favorite family trip. Thank you for a great stay! (Family of 3- with teenager)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Clyde b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

The Mermaid Hideaway is very clean and comfortable! It had everything we needed and more. We slept very well on the bed as well as the sofa bed. The El Matador is very nice and immaculately maintained. It was my second stay at El Matador but first time in this unit. I really loved its location. It is in the smaller building on the 2nd floor. It was very convenient to a pool and a very short walk to the beach. While we brought our own beach chairs, it was nice to see that the owners had made their chairs and umbrella available. Great communication from owners - would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Beach!

Had a great stay! Clean, comfortable and easy access to beach. Pools were very refreshing. Communication with James was flawless and will definitely consider this place again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2024

We enjoyed the beach and the room was cozy and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

trudi k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Cute little place! Perfect for a weekend getaway. Nice private beach within walking distance. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay near FW beach

Property is an older development on the Fort Walton area beach right next to the Airforce base properties This unit is separate from the main complex and the walk to beach is a few minutes longer accordingly. Dated unit but it all is there and it all functions. Balcony gets the morning sun and has a partial view towards the beach area. Great for a short vaca. Only drawback is its close proximity to the complex maintenance facility which makes for some noise at times during the daytime hours. Didn’t use the pool nor the hot tub area as it was a cooler time of year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Coziness Clean Location Relaxing Great communication
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023