Hobbs Realty - Find your \"Carolina Joy\" in this brand new custom 5-bedroom oceanfront island home! - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

Named as “Judge's Favorite” in the 2025 Brunswick County Parade of Homes, this award-winning oceanfront luxury home is featured in many publications and is now available for your dream vacation in handsome Holden Beach. Carolina Joy, with 5 bedrooms and 5 and a half bathrooms, embraces striking ocean and intercoastal waterway vistas with amenities that rival any 5-star resort.

Entering this private luxury residence beginning on the ground floor, you will encounter CJs @ Holden Beach hosting over 1500 square feet of unparalleled oceanfront entertainment anchored by an exclusive upsized pool with a waterfall and tanning ledge ideal for modest kids or calming in the water chaises with your favorite drink. The pool may be heated from May through September for an additional fee of $500 per week. Please note that under optimal conditions, the pool temperature will achieve 10 degrees above the outside temperature to a max. of 87 degrees F. Please call our office to schedule this service in advance.

Steps from the spectacular pool, CJs @ Holden Beach hosts a full-service dedicated outdoor kitchen and bar complete with a 6-burner gas grille, constructed-in wine cooler, drink cooler for 115 drinks, and a high-capacity 35lb ice maker for your favorite refreshments. Frozen margaritas, daiquiris, anyone? Appreciate the ocean air in the adjacent lounge area with ample, super comfortable seating and the outdoor dining area in front of a 75” intelligent TV with pre-wired connections for gaming consoles. Ideal for game days or movie nights! Poolside games include foosball, ping pong, and cornhole. Private outdoor showers with hot and cold water and ample dressing area are ideal for rinsing off the salt water after a day on the beach or from relaxing around this impeccably designed pool. CJs is Holden Beach's only complete family entertainment center!

While still on the ground floor, you will also find your very own EV and golf cart charging station. There is a minor fee of $150 per week. Please call our office for instructions.

Carolina Joy provides a residential passenger elevator to make access to the residential levels simple, while loading and unloading is a breeze! No need to tote groceries and suitcases up the stairs. And on the ground floor lobby to access the elevator is a dedicated area with a reclaimed, historic church pew to sit and change, plus storage for all your beach fun toys.

Moving to the main residence level, you will be surrounded by ample natural light, spectacular ocean vistas, and award-winning chic decor where attention to detail is reminiscent of the best Carolina Coastal homes with the embodiment of timeless elegance. Each of the five extravagant bedrooms offers humongous flat screen intelligent TVs with prewired gaming connections, incredibly comfortable beds, en suite bathrooms with bidets, and private mini fridges. Next to all the beds are convenient charging stations for all your electronic devices. Two primary king suites have their own private balconies with beautiful ocean vistas, huge flat screen intelligent TVs with surround sound, and spa-inspired showers with Japanese bidets offering warm seats and temperature-controlled water. A third King suite located on the first floor has all the same 5-star amenities, including an en suite bathroom with a Japanese bidet and a private balcony, and a unique, unobstructed view of the intercoastal waterway. The true star of the bedroom accommodations is the bunk room designed specifically for the young and young at heart. Hosting up to 5 under a cathedral ceiling, the bunk room also has a private mini refrigerator and a massive 80” TV with surround sound prewired for their favorite gaming consoles. On the top floor, hosting the bedrooms is also a full-service wet bar with a wine cooler, a 115 can drink cooler, and a Cusinart Coffee station for lattes, cappuccinos, and espressos. Prepare your favorite beverage and then move outside to the balcony to celebrate impressive sunrises, toast the sunset, and marvel at the moonrise over Holden Beach Pier.

Also on the bedroom floor and conveniently located between the bedrooms is a thoughtfully designed laundry room with an upsized washer and dryer, so you can wash regularly and return home with all fresh clothes. The laundry room also contains a soaking sink and generous storage for your linens.

Speaking of impressive vistas, Carolina Joy has over 1,000 square feet of decks with excellent 180-degree vistas of Holden Beach and a charming boardwalk to the beach. On the main floor deck, not only is there ample seating in ultra-comfortable gliders, but you will also find bistro-style seating and tables for peaceful breakfasts, lazy lunches, and happy hours that can be served through the pass-through window. When the sun goes down, the deck extends over the pool and hosts a 48” fire pit ideal for s'mores, roasted marshmallows, and your favorite beverage, complemented by the calming sounds of the gentle ocean breezes and waves.

On the main floor, foodies will delight in a chef's kitchen hosting a 6-burner gas range, oven, and 2 convection microwave ovens. The upsized kitchen also features double fridges and freezers, a dual temperature wine and beverage cooler, and a dedicated 35lb, high-capacity ice maker. Above the wine cooler, you will find a 2nd prep sink and another beverage station for your favorite drinks, along with yet another Cuisinart Coffee maker for drip coffee, espressos, and cappuccinos.

You and your family will gather at each meal period around a reclaimed wood table seating 12 and the kitchen island seating 4. Under the kitchen island, charging stations have been thoughtfully included for your electrical devices. Then, retire to the family room for family movie nighttime or your favorite shows on a 75” Intelligent TV with surround sound prewired for the family's preferred game consoles. For a peaceful change, a finish of the day reminiscing in the peaceful and romance of an 8-foot fireplace.

Carolina Joy is a proud member of the 100 Collection, featuring exceptional vacation units in meticulously curated properties. Clearly, the gold standard in coastal units.

We invite you to embrace the warmth of Southern Luxury style, beginning with a welcome set of thoughtful starter amenities, including K Cups, 2 rolls of paper towels, trash bags, laundry and dishwasher pods, hand soap, dish soap, kitchen cleaning wipes, and sponges. All bathrooms include 2 rolls of toilet paper, trash bags, shampoo, body wash and lotion, makeup wipes, and bar soap. Your beds will be made with fresh linens and a lightweight blanket so you can fall into our luxury hotel-quality beds carefree. While lightweight blankets are supplied, you may want to consider bringing any additional layers to bring for your personal comfort. Please note that top bunk beds and futons will not be made in advance; however, fresh linens are supplied. Supplied towels include a beach towel, bath towel, hand towel, and washcloth per occupancy.

As our gift to you, Carolina Joy offers a $250 credit to select top-quality beach gear to add to your adventures on Holden Beach. You can choose from a range of items, including bicycles, kayaks, paddle boards, body boards, and so much more. Simply select the gear you want at least 48 hours before your scheduled check-in, and VayK Gear will take care of the rest. Please note, a modest delivery fee may apply.

Please be aware that although Carolina Joy is not a pet-friendly rental, the owner brings their hypoallergenic dog during their offseason visits. Otherwise, definitely no family pets or smoking is allowed anywhere on the property.