This little shop is all about supporting local artists. They have homemade candles, beautiful glass…read morewind chimes, all kinds of Manatee themed gifts. I choose a couple of manatee and turtle metal pieces. The sales person was super nice . He told me he normally does the marketing for the shop but was there that day to help the owner. He went out of his way to wrap my gift well for shipping. He also went out of his way to help my find an underwater mermaid show that I wanted to go to. They had some custom made cups and a few things that had sone vulgar writing on it.. those things were not my style , but each to their own... I found several treasures..will be back in Crystal River again in December so I will get a Christmas ornaments and candles then.

Be it in their Store or out at a local venue, they are always welcoming and helpful. If they don't…read morehave an item I'm looking for they willingly point me in the direction of someone else in the community who might. The items I have purchased(candles, creams, jewelry, gifts for others ) have always been the best quality. I highly recommend Rustic Mamas!

New gifts, home decor, and women's clothing are the features in this boutique shop with a Christian…read morevibe.

We booked and fully paid for a Northern European cruise through Serendipity Boutique (with Martha)…read morein June 2023, for a trip departing July 11, 2025. The reservation included myself, my boyfriend, my brother's family, and his in-laws. Unfortunately, it turned into the most stressful vacation planning experience I've ever had. Over the 18 months leading up to the trip, we made numerous attempts--via email and phone--to get basic information: our cruise cabin assignments, pre-departure hotel, international flights, and transportation. Martha consistently dodged our questions, gave vague responses, and shifted blame to Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). We communicated early that we intended to upgrade our flights to business class. Despite this, no itineraries or confirmations were provided as prices steadily rose. With just two months to go, we still had no flight info, no hotel details, and no cruise cabin assignments. Martha's advice? Book our own flights and hope to be reimbursed--though she couldn't confirm how much. She later mentioned a $750 credit per passenger, reimbursed only after the cruise. By then, even economy flights had nearly doubled in price. She repeatedly changed her timeline for finalizing details: first 60 days out, then six weeks, then 30 days. When we checked in again at 30 days, she claimed NCL was "delaying confirmations" and that she had "pulled back" our flights to book them herself. On June 13, 2025, my brother's in-laws received their NCL balcony room confirmations. My brother and I still had nothing. At 21 days out, my brother contacted NCL directly. To our shock, NCL had no reservations for us at all. Worse, balcony cabins--the category we had paid for--were sold out. We made repeated attempts to reach Martha to salvage the trip, especially as one of our travelers--my brother's mother-in-law--was battling stage 4 lung cancer. This was her dream trip. Martha knew about her condition and her intent to upgrade flights. While she had a cruise room (still no flight), my brother and I had no booking. Out of options, my brother sent a formal demand letter via a process server on June 16, 2025, requesting receipts and proof of booking. Within hours of her signing for the letter, we received confirmation that our cruise had just been paid and booked--on June 16--less than a month before departure. The timestamp made it clear: she had not secured anything until that very moment, despite having our full payment since 2023. Only one of the three cabins was booked in the correct category. My cabin was eventually upgraded to balcony level before departure, but my brother's never was. Meanwhile, business class tickets had soared past $6,000--nearly double what they had cost just months prior. This entire experience turned what should have been a joyful, once-in-a-lifetime trip into a mess of stress, frustration, and last-minute panic. Instead of excitement, we were left scrambling and anxious in the final days before departure. Martha repeatedly misled us and refused to take responsibility, continuing to blame NCL for what was clearly her failure to secure our arrangements. We plan to file a formal complaint with the Florida Department of Agriculture (which regulates sellers of travel) and are still considering legal action due to the serious negligence involved. Though she later refunded my brother due to the cabin downgrade, the damage had been done. Bottom line: I'm still not sure how a boutique is selling travel, but I strongly caution anyone considering Serendipity Boutique.This was a clear case of mishandling and deception, despite having our full payment for more than two years. A trip we had looked forward to became a chaotic, last-minute scramble that took a major emotional toll on our entire group.

Cute little gift shop in Middleton. Lots of gift items to choose from - jewelry, Holiday items,…read moremugs, cards, children's clothing. They have these really cute duck figurines with little rain outfits on them. I may have to go back and get one of those. I liked that it wasn't the same stuff that I see everywhere else. They have a big buffalo when you come in as a nod to the Villages Charter School Buffalos. I wasn't shopping for anything in particular that day, but I will go back again next time I need to look for a gift.

Absolutely beautiful store with lots of merchandise. You can go in and get a gift and a card and…read moreoff to a birthday or shower! Plenty of things left to get for yourself. Right now, a big Christmas selection.

I have visited Decor Galore many times and I'm always intrigued to see all of the unique displays…read moreof so many different styles. I can usually find something that accommodates my taste and budget. Decor Galore lends a welcoming atmosphere and wonderful advice to either the browser or the client in need of a whole makeover for their home. The owner is always friendly and takes her time in showing you what they have or help in ordering what you need. The items change regularly, so go in often to see what's new! Enjoy! Janet Meiklejohn Lake Deaton Villages resident since 2014

Pleasant surprise , worth the walk through . unique gifts and wall hangings . Little pricey of…read morecourse which always makes me shake my head - Sell more by being more moderate priced i left behind many gems Very clean and happy upbeat sales lady

Great place to go for wonderful gifts for out of town guests. Always enjoy the friendly staff.read more

This shop was so much fun. Filled with lots of local beach gifts and accessories. This was my first…read moretrip to crystal river and this shop is exactly what I needed to find a few items to remember my fun weekend with the manatees. The staff was very friendly and helpful,

Very crowded with things but had the best selection and best prices from the multiple shops we…read morestopped in to see. They carry some of the 4Ocean gear, which I love and try to point out where ever I can to those that don't know about the project! Very pleasant staff that did not follow us around or disappear seconds after saying hello. Haha

I happen to be visiting my sister for Easter weekend and her little town has this adorable boutique…read moreshop. Woman owned. Faith based shop. They are nice to the city kitty and town cat the stroll in when the door is open (during good weather seasons) It's set up similar to Minnesota antique shops with various nooks beautifully organized with a mix of old and new things. It's a perfect spot to pick up some souvenirs or something cutsie for your home. I definitely will come back when I'm visiting again to see what's new!

A mixture of old and new, this is a sweet little shop and my new go-to for gifts. The people are…read morefriendly and everything is reasonably priced. Love this place!

this is once again a GIGANTIC store...whew! Get your walking cane or stroller and come on down !…read more It's 15,500 square feet of antiques with 136 individual vendors. This antique mall has been around a long long time and is very well established. I looked around and noticed that a lot of what I was seeing is knick knacks and I was looking more for furniture. There is SOME furniture to be had but really not much and the prices are very high. Yes...I like knick knacky things but I certainly wouldn't fill up my house with them.

Well I think it is a swell place because I collect authentic vintage Florida citrus crate labels,…read moreand I encountered a treasure trove of them at one of the booths in this facility. I found many that I did not have in my collection, most importantly Piney Wood Belle / Leesburg, which I have not seen for sale anywhere. This is the one that is reproduced on the sign in the park in front of Leesburg City Hall. I spent the most I have ever spent for a label for that one. Anyway, aisles not too cramped, well lit, things are nicely displayed, not haphazard piles of junk. This is one of those former large store now divided into vendor booths, like the one by Russel Stover in Wildwood, or next to Savealot in Wilwood.