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RyanJune 2026Koloa, Hawaii
Family reunion /vacation. This was the perfect spot for all of us. Such a fun location with the beach just across the street!
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HsuJune 2026Fort Walton Beach, Florida
It was a nice unit with a gorgeous view. The fact that it was walking distance to the beach made it all worth it. The unit had all the items we needed. we enjoyed our stay.
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MelissaJune 2026Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Great stay, its our favorite place in the area.
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KelsieJune 2026Fort Walton Beach, Florida
We had a pretty good stay overall. There were a few things that caught our attention though. • as soon as we walked in it smelled like cigarettes • the balcony door was cracked open • the toilet ran all day and night and would not flush sometimes • there was no soap in the kitchen for washing dishes/hands •no paper towels The beds were very comfortable and clean. Easy access to the beach was nice and we felt very safe with all the security. Overall, a pretty good stay if you’re not expecting tons of amenities.
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NatalieJune 2026Koloa, Hawaii
Overall, we had a wonderful stay and the home itself was absolutely beautiful. It was the perfect setting for a birthday celebration, with plenty of space, great amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere that made our gathering feel special. The only downside was being informed of the additional charges after the booking to use the pool and hot tub. While I understand that operating costs can be expensive for hosts, these fees felt a bit surprising. With the rising cost of travel and living expenses in general, I think it's important for hosts to be mindful of how extra charges can impact guests' overall experience and budget. That said, the property itself was fantastic, and we truly enjoyed our time there and would definitely book and recommend this home. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
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StaceyJune 2026Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Our Condo was changed from 620 to 626 without asking due to damage from a storm to 620. Condo size was the same, view was different and the amenities in the condos were different (different size bed, different number of living room seats, appliances, etc). When we asked El Matador for a discount or refund, at first we were told no, then were told to come back on a weekday and speak to the manager, then with no discussion from anyone we were refunded ~10%. Overall, the staff were unhelpful and slightly rude, but the condo location was great.
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JoshMay 2026Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at El Matador! The location is beautiful, and the views are hard to beat. Our only suggestion would be to have a greater security presence around the pool areas in the evenings to help maintain a more orderly environment so that all guests can fully enjoy their time there. One additional note for families with small children: while the balcony offers a stunning view, this unit is furnished with taller balcony chairs. Parents may want to exercise extra caution to ensure children do not stand on them, as doing so could create a fall risk. We had a wonderful stay and would gladly return in the future!
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ScottMay 2026Koloa, Hawaii
Location can’t be beat. Right on the ocean. You can watch sea turtles swimming from your balcony or the pool area.
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SabrinaMay 2026Fort Walton Beach, Florida
If you stayed here prior, do not expect the same quality or care. This place has gone downhill. They do not care about any issues going on. I was without water for two days. They do not have 24 hour maintenance. When you call Security with an issue, all they say is they’ll call you back and they never did on night before my unit was flooding and I was flooding the units underneath me as well. Once again, nobody cared. They will not refund your money. They will just take it. You will just keep hearing the same story over and over again that they’re trying or that they’ll get somebody out there and you’ll waste 90% of your vacation talking on the phone trying to get issues resolved. Not worth the stress stay somewhere else.
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MargoMay 2026Koloa, Hawaii
The home is in a beautiful neighborhood close to the beach and great restaurants. The home does have a very strong mold smell upon entering. It went away after opening all the windows but we both woke up with headaches after using the air conditioner over night. We also had a terrible encounter with the neighbor, who obviously does not care for the renters at this unit. They were having a graduation party which is fine, but the guests were very rude and confrontational after we asked some kids from the party to stop climbing on the car in our driveway and to stop throwing rocks. The car belonged to the people renting the larger home and they were throwing rocks from the driveway onto the outside deck. After we told them to stop, several men from the party yelled “Welcome to Hawaii, we have kids here”. I mean I have kids too and I don’t allow my kids to behave that way. It just ruined our night and I wouldn’t recommend staying at this property.
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