Beautiful array of coastal home decor, linens, houseware/kitchen and jewelry from local artists and…read moresources. Special unique items for your home or to buy as gifts. The staff was attentive and so friendly. If you are visiting the Outer Banks plan a stop at the store. You are guaranteed to find something special.

Bottom Line: A beautiful display of quality and tasteful housewares and gifts…read more The Cottage Shop in the Outer Banks Mall is definitely one of my favorite stores in the area! The Cottage Shop is a fairly large store consisting of tasteful home decor and gifts. Many items are beach themed but there is plenty of cool and cute stuff for (in)land lovers too. Here are the types of things you can expect to find at The Cottage Shop: - linens like tea towels, hook rugs and bedspreads - home decor like candles, artwork and Fiestaware - scarves, flip flops and jewelry - drinkware like Tervis, Yeti and decorative wine glasses - Christmas ornaments - stuffed animals and toys for little ones - greeting cards You can also expect a friendly staff! This is a great place to get a gift for someone else or yourself!

I always shop here on my annual OBX vacation. There is such a vast selection and I never leave…read morewithout a bagful.

Bottom Line: Cotton linens, clothing, home decor, women's accessories and other goodies fill this…read morelocation to the gills. Funny enough my husband wanted to go to The Cotton Gin to shop for Vineyard Vines clothing. I had planned to sit the shopping trip out but next thing I know I'm checking out at Cotton Gin with a new puzzle, bracelet, Christmas ornament, candy and bag. Just when I didn't think I needed anything I managed to find a variety of things at Cotton Gin. As indicated by this anecdote, The Cotton Gin sells a variety of stuff and it's fun to wander through the various rooms of the two level store. Although I most commonly come away with beachy souvenirs it is worth noting that they have high end cotton products like towels, quilts, and such. The Cotton Gin has various locations and the Nags Head store is located at the 14 Mile Post across from the Outer Banks Mall.

I have Sea Bags and it is always awesome to get to go into a store ( the nearest one to me is over…read morean hour away). Nice store and super helpful staff - helped me out with a glitch in points in my Anchor Rewards. highly recommend!!

Bottom Line: A women's clothing boutique with fun accessories and some gifty items…read more The French Door is abeachy cross between Anthropologie and Francesca's. They have quality brands and fun colors. But sometimes I don't feel like trying on clothes so I like that I can skip that side of the store and oooohhh and ahh at the soaps, jewelry, scarves, purses, cards and such. I always walk out with something.

I love the French door I go there every time we go to the Outer Banks which is at least twice a…read moreyear. They have so many beautiful shirts and skirts and dresses and everything that goes with them from earrings to scarfs. I wish we had one in Pittsburgh I would be there a lot more often than twice a year.

Bottom Line: Lots of home decor and stuff for the home at reasonable prices…read more This Home Goods store is located at MP 14.5 in the Outer Banks Mall. It has a large selection of all sorts of stuff for the home like decor, pans, lamps, gadgets, pillows, blankets and bath soaps. They also sell some furniture and rugs. On my most recent visit I was on a quest to walk off my dinner and find a cozy blanket. The store is bright, reasonably clean and has lots of inventory. Shopping here is a bit of a treasure hunt and overall a good time.

I went here multiple times during my vacation and was always able to find new things each time!…read moreThis place is great!

This was a cute shop in a wonderful area with all other local crafty shops! It's a tad but…read moreoverpriced but the items they have are so unique and beautiful! I felt like I needed everything in the store!! I also came back to this area like 3 times in a span of 7 days because it was just so cute!

Love love love this store!! The assortment is really amazing - from functional items you would…read moreuse every day like soaps and serving pieces to great candles and other gifts. They are friendly and helpful. Go go go here.

Cutest little plant shop in Manteo! If you're in the Outer Banks, it's a must visit :)…read more The couple running the shop was so sweet and knowledgeable, and the selection was good as well.

I almost walked right by this unassuming store but I'm so glad I didn't miss it because it ended up…read morebeing one of the highlights of my vacation! It's a beautiful shop that's got a great selection without being overwhelming. I'm a crazy plant lady - the inside of my house looks like a jungle. But I found soooo many plants I didn't yet have! Honestly, if it were spring and not fall, I would've purchased dozens of plants. Luckily for my wallet, it's getting colder and I try not to buy plants when they have to stay inside for so long. Anyway, the prices are amazing! I typically buy my plants online or from a really expensive local nursery so I felt spoiled by the great prices. I ended up exercising my self control and only taking 6 plants home. The shopkeeper was so sweet and friendly and always willing to look up care instructions for me, which was much appreciated. Since this shop was our first stop of the day, she also held my plants until I was done shopping so they didn't have to sit in the car and fry. She wrapped each plant so carefully and packaged them all up in pretty green bags! It was the sweetest touch!

Sarah C Ross & Shaun Ross from Simple Life Home Decor captured EXACTLY what I wanted when they…read moredesigned my custom dresser! Every detail from the rich paint color, fun & funky hardware, delicate stencils and elegantly lined drawers was not only stunning, but simply PERFECT! Run, don't walk to get on their list for furniture refinishing and custom one of a kind pieces! Thank you a million times over!

From the owner: Welcome to Simple Life Home Decor! Creating and designing has been a part of our lives for a very…read morelong time. After 25 years together, we have been given an opportunity for a simpler life post-military retirement and we wish to share our joy with others. Through repurposing found goods, furniture refinishing and creation of items from our beautiful home state in North Carolina, Simple Life strives to create products that bring joy to your home. Our items help remember simpler times and the importance of home being where your family and heart are. Our business has been family created and you’ll see more of us at market booths, vendor fairs and out searching for our next projects. We are currently available by appointment only. Contact us to refinish your next furniture piece - we will even find it for you.

great experience! i got the most beautiful middle eastern bracelet and a pair of sterling kanji…read moreearrings. they have vintage books, vintage jewely, a vintage leather seed beaded eyeglass case, anything! good prices to start but-- better prices when negotiated a little. very friendly owner, Kyle Yeager. will definitely go back next time we're here in Manteo. (just outside we got the special treat of being greeted by the neighborhood resident orange tabby kitty for ear scratches and some purrs at the bottom of the stairs.)

My favorite hobby. Antiquing! Lol. Just like all antique places...you have to keep coming back…read morebecause something different/new will pop up! The items were fairly priced, which was a definite plus lol

Definitely Bougie . Upscale and wonderful. My favorite is the men's section. Men are always hard to…read morebuy for. They have a great selection and nicely displayed. I wanted to take the whole store home . Christmas gifts are going to be easy to buy for this year. This store is awesome Owners are so nice and they offer information. They are helpful . There is a lot to look at . It was great when I said something about soap they were showing me all kinds of wonderful options . Oh and they have bridal registry. Perfect for bride and groom to register.

This is an amazing place for unique coastal gifts. The ladies were so helpful and thoughtful; not…read moreto mention the beautiful presentation for a house warming gift.