The Perfect Cozy Beach Retreat at El Matador | "Sugar Dunes"
Okaloosa Island on the Beach | Gulf View Studio + Pools = RELAX!
El Matador is located on stunning Okaloosa Island on the far west end surrounded by 17 miles of uninhabited land with sand dunes and sea oats. Known for it lush and tropical landscaping and Spanish style architecture, guests have come back to El Matador year after year for a relaxing beach vacation.
This property is presented by Beach Stays Vacations – we are thrilled to host your beach vacation!
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Beach – 0.2 miles
Beachview Grill and Bar – 0.2 miles (5 min walk)
Stewbys Restaurant/Seafood Market – 2 miles
Gulfarium – 2.5 miles
Publix Grocery Store – 2.8 miles
Destin Harbor – 7.9 miles
Create Lasting Memories at the beach at “Sugar Dunes”
★ Property Highlights ★
• Sleeps up to 4 guests in comfort and style
• Bar height balcony furniture to enjoy Gulf and beach views
• Fully loaded and stocked kitchen
• Drip coffee & Keurig - BYO Coffee
• Smart TVs
• Free WiFi
• Beach essentials provided
• Located so close to Beachview Bar/Grill, Stewbys, mini-golf/ice cream, AJ’s Oyster Shanty, and The Boardwalk + Fishing Pier
• Food trucks just over the bridge
• Our location is so close to pontoon and jet ski rentals, the Pier, Wild Willys Adventure Zone, The Gulfarium, The Boardwalk, and a prime balcony viewing location for sunsets and seasonal fireworks from the Pier!
• Free onsite parking
• EV charging stations
★ EL MATADOR RESORT AMENITIES ★
• 2 pools – one right next to our building and 1 Gulf front - seasonally heated
• Seasonal beach service available onsite for an extra fee
• Easy beach access
• Free parking
• Gym
• BBQ grill for guest use
• Tennis / pickleball court and basketball net and court
• Coin operated washer and dryer just down the hall
• Our 2nd floor condo is easiest accessed by stairs, but there is a small elevator/lift for bringing up larger loads
★ BED & BATHROOM ★
• King-sized bed and a sofa sleeper
• Bathroom: Tub/shower combo
✔ Clean linens
✔ We provide starter toiletries and fluffy white towels + black makeup cloths
✔ Hair dryer
✔ Iron + ironing board
★KITCHEN & DINING ★
The spacious kitchen has everything you’ll need to make meals at home including sleek stainless steel appliances. You’ll enjoy meals at the breakfast bar, or alfresco on the balcony!
✔ Full size fridge and freezer
✔ Stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave
✔ Standard coffee maker & Keurig, blender, toaster
★ OKALOOSA ISLAND ★
Sugar Dunes is ideally located on Okaloosa Island offering a lower density beach vacation. There aren’t any high rises on OKI, so no more fighting for space or sitting in the 5th row! There are so many activities to enjoy, including:
✔ Okaloosa Island Beach: A pristine stretch of white sand and emerald green water offering parasailing, pontoon & jet-ski rentals and a fishing pier!
✔ The Boardwalk with many shops and restaurants, beach volleyball, and a fishing pier + seasonal fireworks shows!
✔ Wild Willys Adventure Zone - Features go-karts, mini-golf, bumper rides, and more, catering to family fam!
✔ Destin – Just a short drive away you can spend the day enjoying the Harbor, Destin Commons, and a wide variety of shops, restaurants, golf, and spas!
★ YOUR HOSTING TEAM ★
• The Beach Stays Vacation team is a boutique hosting team - we are passionate about delivering a great guest experience alongside a sparkling clean and well-maintained property, and to help our guests have the dream vacation they have worked and saved for!
• Our team is excited to welcome you to the beach! We are here for you to answer any questions or to help you choose the perfect property, just ask. As owners and hosts, we have a small collection of beautiful properties to choose from. Our team looks forward to helping you have a fun and stress-free vacation...we know the world is full of choices, thank you for choosing us!
** SPECIAL WINTER monthly & weekly rates - effective 11/1/25 – 2/28/26 **
SPECIAL MONTHLY RENTAL RATE FOR WINTER 2025/2026 - $1,200.00/month plus taxes, damage waiver & cleaning. For bookings longer than 1 month, monthly cleaning will be required which will also include a linen swap (to be paid by the guest). We will also provide mid-stay cleans and linen swaps for an additional fee.
SPECIAL WEEKLY RATE FOR WINTER - $600.00, plus taxes, damage waiver & cleaning (except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Martin Luther King and President's Day holidays).
THE FINE PRINT
•Minimum Age: We require a minimum of one adult over the age of 25 to stay at the property throughout the rental term.
• All reservations include a mandatory rental agreement (within 48 hours) to finalize your reservation that will be sent to your email for easy electronic signature.
•Every reservation includes an accidental damage waiver – should any accidental damage occur during your stay, simply notify us as soon as you can and provide a photo. We will file the damage waiver and replace/repair before the next rental guests arrive!
• We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect your vacation investment – this will include trip cancellations and delays, medical conditions, hurricanes, and much more.
• Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to the arrival date or prevailing booking site rules.
• CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 4:00 PM and CHECK-OUT IS BY 10:00 AM – We do not allow early arrivals as we are busy cleaning and sanitizing the condo for your stay. If you have an early arrival or late flight, please book the day before/after.
• No parties/smoking/vaping/drugs/firearms allowed in our condo or on the balcony.
• Easy self-check-in is available via the keypad on the front door - a personalized code will be sent to you prior to check-in.
• We will send your welcome letter via email 10 days before arrival with all of your important arrival information and codes.
• Photos include staging before professional photography
*Departure instructions – We do not have long chore lists for our guests – you are here to relax! All we ask is that our guests remove all trash and food and start the dishwasher. This small list allows our professional housekeeping team to clean and sanitize the condo during our short rental turn in time for our next guests. We appreciate you!
We look forward to hosting you on your upcoming beach vacation – if you have any questions or would like information on any of our amazing beach getaways, please just send a message!
