Senior Thrift in Freeland is more than just a place to find a good deal--it's a must-see spot on…read moreWhidbey Island. What you buy here helps fund key services like Meals on Wheels for local seniors and their caregivers through an organization called Island Senior Resources (ISR). The store is huge, taking up two floors, and it's a required stop for anyone visiting or living on South Whidbey. Unlike many big thrift stores that feel messy, Senior Thrift is exceptionally clean and neat. It's set up more like a high-end consignment shop than a typical warehouse. Everything is clearly labeled, and the items are usually in great shape, showing the high quality of donations, they receive. The aisles are wide, the displays are attractive, and browsing is a relaxing, fun experience. The store is packed with a huge variety of items in almost every category: * Clothes: You'll find high-quality, gently used clothes for men and women, often with designer brands mixed in, especially in their special "Pick of the Litter" area. Everything is sorted well, making it easy to find what you want. * Home Goods & Decor: This is the store's strong point. The two floors allow for a massive selection of furniture, dishes, small kitchen appliances, and unique decorations. A fun highlight is the dedicated Christmas Room, which is open year-round for holiday shoppers. * Books & Media: They have a good selection of books and media. Honestly, I REALLY come for the books. I could spend hours in the stacks searching for rare and vintage book on subject of interest to me as well as contemporary murder mysteries that I enjoy reading. While the prices are generally fair and reasonable for the quality (especially since your purchase is a donation), occasionally a large or antique item might seem a bit expensive. I recently found a large, chunky bracelet with the 12 signs of the zodiac carved into it for $400 and a beautiful Hamsa Hand for $75.00! But overall, you get excellent value for your money. The best part about shopping here is the mission. Every dollar supports Island Senior Resources, funding important services like ride programs for medical appointments, food delivery, and support for those caring for an older adult. The staff, mostly kind and knowledgeable volunteers, are extremely friendly and make the store a cheerful place to visit. Senior Thrift in Freeland is easily one of the best thrift stores on Whidbey Island. It wins because it has a great selection of goods, keeps everything perfectly organized, and directly supports a crucial local cause. If you want a fun shopping trip where your money truly helps the community, head straight to Senior Thrift. You're guaranteed to find a treasure and feel great about supporting local seniors

The prices are way too high for a thrift store. I even saw a pin priced at $425. I understand that…read moresome collectibles can be valuable, but who is coming to a thrift store expecting to pay prices like that? A lot of the items are priced as if they were brand new, which defeats the purpose of shopping at a thrift store. Since this is a senior thrift store, I feel like items should be priced to actually sell. Moving more inventory would encourage people to come back, and it seems like that would do more to support the seniors than having items sit on the shelves because they're overpriced. On top of that, the worker at the front had an attitude, which made the experience feel unwelcoming and left me not wanting to come back. I really hope the pricing and customer service improve because I'd like to support the cause.

I think I fell in love with this place because of the adorable couple who runs it. They had various…read moreethnic items from all over the world. Mainly rugs, music instruments, and jewelry but my friend also picked up some cool beads, and some Indian slippers. It's worth checking out even if you're just browsing.

This was a very cool, eclectic shop. I've never wanted to buy a rug so badly, lol. And I may feel…read moreeven older because I got excited over a carpet, lol. There simply were too many interesting things. I am certain I could have spent hours inside and still not taken in everything. The back rooms had what I look at as apothecary chest- tons of little drawers, if you can picture it. Except they had several of them and every drawer was filled with different jewelry findings! Beads, clasps, bails- you name it. At the front of the store were a bunch of felt hats that were also incredible. We were greeted when we entered and checked on a couple of times- I really enjoyed this shop. I was very, very tempted to buy myself one of their gorgeous semi-precious gemstone necklaces. Next time.... oh next time!

Maria, the owner is always so sweet and helpful. Love dropping by to treasure hunt!! Love it there!…read moreStaff is nice and friendly!!

A negative ten stars if I could. Do not rent a U-Haul from here. Maria…read more Lybbert makes a total mess of the paperwork, is flippant and argumentative in manner and voice inflection, would rather drink alcohol at the local watering hole than serve her customers, and does not even honor and work WITH the regional U-Haul management. She's an ass. I don't understand how she can be an authorized U-Haul dealer. U-Haul must have vacated their standards.

Great thrift store! Friendly staff, lots of items, & surprisingly well organized. I didn't get…read moreanything but I had a blast browsing the artwork and kitchen stuff.

Large and well organized store supporting a food bank. Friendly staff. Clean. Has a fitting room…read more Good prices. Worth a stop if you are in the area. FYI the nice cashier forgot to add the discount and overcharged for a discounted seasonal item, so check your receipt. Luckily you are buying for a cause so I just considered it a donation.

Cute space with lots of fun stuff to look at. Staff was super rude which was strange since it…read morewasn't very busy.

Where I found it on my way to Camano Island, "Spare Room Vintage Flea Market"…read more As soon as you enter the store, you will hear "Hello~" and a warm greeting, which will make you feel very comfortable. Items placed in the old garden outside are nicely discolored. It can be used for nostalgic items such as worn-out wooden tables and chairs. The interior of the store is filled with attractive things. I like to put old things in harmony with the present era. It may be good to find something unique and retro. However, some of them are not antique, but they all match the image of the store. It's also a good place for you to look for any gifts.

I splurged in my new home to by a unique swan faucet. The company told me they had one in stock,…read moreso I set up a Plummer to take out my old one and install the swan. The swan leaked very badly from a bad mold. My Plummer let me know that industry standard was for the company to send a new one quickly and pay for the uninstall reinstall as it was their faulty product. No one ever called me back. when I reached them, I was told it would be 2-3 Months before getting a new faucet from them, and 3 Plummer visits. They did refund my money but never called me, nor stood behind their product by comping what was double costs for Plummer I incurred because I trusted their product worked. Look for the video of the faucet they sent me.

I ordered a brass mailbox whixh came in antique finish. they polished it for me and made custom so…read moreI could hang it. It is gorgeous.

Whenever I stop by the shop I always find something cool or unique there. Quite a bit of jewelry…read moreand always reasonably priced. Got a great deal on a pair of boots there as well. The guy who was working is always nice to me. They do need a better range of book though. I definitely suggest stopping by and checking it out if your nearby.

We stumbled upon The Shop while hunting for other thrift stores in Port Hadlock (which all seemed…read moreto be closed or gone). I'm not sure I would suggest that you do the same, though. This odd little shop consists of a small house and an outdoor tent area. The front room is more what I'd call gifts and collectibles: costume jewelry, cheap toys, and novelty items (like those plastic plant beads that you're supposed to use instead of potting soil). The back rooms have more thrift-store-type used stuff: a couple of small racks of coats and clothing, but mostly old VHS tapes, books, and music. They do have a fair amount of $1 books, but many are old and dated without exactly being vintage/antique. The employee was intently watching the end of a movie when we walked in and didn't bother to greet us, but later got into a heated discussion with another customer about the type of engine on a used car the customer was trying to get the owner to buy, or something. The shop is so small that you can't escape anyone's conversation, so... it was pretty awkward. I guess this is a thrift shop in the sense that there are inexpensive used items for sale, but it appear to be a privately owned place and makes no mention of any proceeds going to a charitable cause. If you really want to thrift on the peninsula, I suggest you keep on going to Port Townsend, which at least has a Goodwill.