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    Island Cottage

    4.2 (11 reviews)

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    4 months ago

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    2 years ago

    Friendly, lots to look at and reasonable prices certainly worth a look and who knows what you may find.

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    3 years ago

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    4 years ago

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    9 years ago

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    5 years ago

    I loved it! There was so much cute stuff for cheap prices. I bought 10 items for only $15. It is truly a gem.

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    7 years ago

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    7 years ago

    Not open during posted hours. Disappointing, since I'm visiting for vacation and made the time to get over.

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    8 years ago

    Reduce, re-use, recycle and help someone as well. This place is great and the people who make it work are as well! Thank you!

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