My husband and I came through here and decided to stop in. This shop is so cute with all kinds of…read moreodds and ends. The staff are all welcoming and friendly. We enjoyed just looking around. We came across the old bank vault and were fascinated by it. I loved seeing history preserved in new times. Such a cool thing to honor that.

This is a must stop store. It has a little of every thing from jars of pickles, sauces, toys,…read morelocal art, coffee, sodas, fudge and best of all their $2 a cup of ice cream. True the prices are a little high but it's a small tourist town. I did notice not all employees were wearing a smile but thank goodness the one girl I got was sweet. I got coffee ice cream and the container was almost empty but she scrapped the bottom and got every bit out that she could. Since it was not quite enough she topped it off with the Cappuccino crunch. She even handed me napkins. It's because of her and the taste of the ice cream they get five stars. As you can see we all got some. We had such a fun day and the best part was stopping in for ice cream.

This little boutique is a slice of Heaven on Earth. They offer beautiful quality gifts- high…read morequality linens, hand made candles with the most lovely scents, handcrafted local shell and wood products, and more. There is a little section is the front dedicated to prayers that anyone can leave or lift. It's truly worth it to stop in, even if just to browse. It is a place of peace, beauty, and harmony by the sea.

A hidden gem. The store has a large selection of gift ideas. The owner and one of the artists will…read morehelp you customize, and, or put together the perfect pieces. I left inspired and happy A must go to stop!

Starting with the charming crisp coastal pale yellow & blue trim outside to stepping inside…read more.. Cattail Cottage draws you to a relaxing series of showcase rooms, well displayed collectibles, art, serve ware, clothing, jewelry, garden decor and more. Carefully placed pieces create vignettes that trigger your own creative imagination and allow for making right buying choices. It would be easy to get lost in time and you don't want to leave!

This is a lovely store! It's a lot bigger than it appears and has a wide selection of items that…read moreare priced fairly. Plus, the owners sweet little dog joins her at work and he is adorable and so friendly! The day we were there, she had wine and an amazing charcuterie board for guests. Everyone who worked there was pleasant and friendly. They also have a great greeting card collection.

Awesome vibe, sweet owners that told us all about the history of movies filmed here! Cute items and…read moreselection of souvenirs.

My husband and I stumbled upon this store while walking down Howe Street in search of a Christmas…read moregift for his mother. The store owner was super friendly and chatted about a mutual love of the Grateful Dead with my husband while I picked out 3 beautiful handmade gifts for $25 total (!). Shopping local and supporting artisans is really important to us, and this shop made it so enjoyable and affordable (which isn't always the case with handmade items).

Stay away from this place! It has a ton of clothing and items you want to buy! I have a whole new…read morewardrobe of stylish comfy clothes that I probably will live in for a bit. (Great purchases). I bought some nice gifts for friends. My friends saw what I bought and made me bring them there. I bought more! Apparently I have to take more people there today. Scary good.

Super special store. Great selection and unique finds!!! Very friendly service. Check it out!read more

We visited the Village Shops on a Saturday, only to find most (if not all) of the stores…read moreclosed--again. This was the same experience we had two years ago, so unfortunately, nothing has changed. For a weekend, especially in a tourist-friendly town, you'd expect shops to be open. Total disappointment. We won't be returning.

Fun shopping in a cute antique vintage setting near downtown. Lots of interesting repurposed…read morecottages with different shop owners selling art, gifts, and services. Highly Recommended

If I could rate a 0 I would. I walked in after another lady and we started to browse around for not…read moreeven 5 minutes after walking in. Lights were on in the store, shopping racks were outside, sales floor unattended etc. A lady comes rushing in from outside saying "Oh we're closed, didn't you see the sign?!" Very rude, unprofessional staff. If you were closed- why have your doors unlocked and also have your merchandise sitting outside for anyone to just take. This was my first time coming in and itll certainly be my last

This store has everything you need or that you may not need, but want…read more The bigger brand names are there, Fish Hippie, Southern Tide, Vineyard Vines, Yeti, etc., and they also have smaller brand names that offer more unique choices. It has one of the best selection of shoes I've seen at a locally owned stores, including Frye, Birkenstock and UGG. They have large men's, women's, children and just fun things section. I think the prices are equal to other similar places, but if you hit them at the right time of year, they have half-off sales on big brand names and you can get a great deal.

My newest go-to store when I am in town - so I had to add it to Yelp to let everyone know! Great…read moreselection of unique gifts and treasures for me! Very reasonable prices for what appears to be mostly handmade and locally made items, shabby chic items and some very fashionable clothing items. The unassuming house is made up of about 22 vendors that furnish their own rooms with their specialties. A very entertaining place to visit and the charming couple that owns the place are super nice. They do close sharply at 5pm, so beware. A must see when in Southport.

One of my favorite shops to visit as a coastal local! Great for year round shopping and old school…read moresalt water taffy is delicious with so many flavors!

This is a darling little store full of seasonal items centered around Christmas mainly but included…read morefall as well. It looks like a dollhouse which adds to the appeal. In the back of the store there is a huge assortment of taffy and old fashioned candies that would make any young heart giddy! My husband eagerly filled up and bag and skipped his way out of the store.