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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** The recreation pool will be closed from 10/20/25 - 10/24/25 for maintenance and painting. The Gulf pool will be open during this time. **
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: This property requires a minimum of one adult over the age of 25 stay at the property throughout the entire rental term. The primary guest is responsible for all additional guests.
• Pet Free Property - Per the signed Rental Agreement, any violation of the NO PET policy will result in immediate eviction, plus additional cleaning charges. Our building does not allow guest pets and Emotional Support Animals are not required to be allowed by law in vacation rentals.
• All reservations include a mandatory rental agreement to finalize your reservation that must be signed within 48 hours. All your arrival information will be included in this information for an easy and organized vacation experience!
• CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 4:00 PM and CHECK-OUT IS BY 10:00 AM. You will be notified automatically on arrival day if the property is available for early arrival – fees may apply.
• Easy self-check-in is available via the keypad on the front door - a personalized code will be in your arrival instructions at check in time.
• Every reservation includes an accidental damage waiver for separate purchase or a security deposit hold – 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 offer optional post booking travel insurance to protect your vacation investment – this will include trip cancellations and delays, medical conditions, hurricanes, and much more.
• No smoking/vaping/drugs/firearms allowed in our condo or on the balcony
• Max number of guests includes guests of all ages including infants/children to comply with our vacation rental permit, HOA laws, and local fire code laws. Exceeding the guest count is grounds for immediate eviction with no refund.
• All guests booking through the Airbnb booking platform will be required to upload a valid ID for check-in purposes.
*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!
