Great service and great fudge in many flavors!…read more Lots of remembrance, Christmas, pet, Knick knacks, and clothes for the beach.

My mother and I visited Elly's today while shopping, and she found two dresses she really liked…read more Both had purple dots on the price tags, so we asked a sales associate what the dots meant. She wasn't sure, went to ask someone, and came back saying the "boss" told her the items were not on sale. My mother decided she didn't want the dresses, but I knew she really liked them. I took them to the register and asked the cashier to scan them. Both items rang up at 50% off. Thinking it might be a mistake, I asked her to scan them again, and once again they rang up at half price. When I told my mother they were 50% off, another associate, Dee, abruptly interrupted and said, "No, they are not. Nothing is on sale." Even the cashier seemed surprised and commented that purple dots usually indicated sale items. Dee then said she would get the manager. When Susan, the manager, arrived, we politely asked to speak with her to the side. In a very cold, monotone manner, she told us nothing in the store was on sale and that the purple dot simply identified an internet item. I asked why the register was applying a 50% discount and why the cashier believed the purple dots indicated a sale. Her response was that the sale rack outside also had purple-dot tags. If that's the case, it's incredibly confusing and misleading for customers. I then asked if they would honor the price that was scanning at the register. Susan showed no concern whatsoever and simply said that someone would buy the items at full price and that they "might go on sale in August." The irony is...it is August. Before leaving, I asked Dee for her name and confirmed the manager's name, Susan, because I knew I wanted to share this experience. The store itself is beautiful, and the prices are what I would expect for a beach boutique. Unfortunately, customer service can make or break a shopping experience, and ours was disappointing. One of the other sales associates even apologized to me for how we had been treated. When I told her she had been wonderful and that my concern was with the manager's attitude, she quietly replied that Susan is "like that with everyone." That was disappointing to hear. I'm sure someone will eventually purchase those dresses, but after the rudeness and lack of customer care we experienced from the management at Elly's, I won't be back.

I was vacationing at Emerald Isle and needed a place to find some souvenirs and gifts for the folks…read moreback home. The Village Beach Mart had every I needed. They stock everything from swimsuits and beach chairs to boogie boards and all sorts of beach-themed novelties. Not to mention all the t-shirts and hoodies. On this day I got a hoodie with a free Emerald Isle iron-on. There isn't much this doesn't carry and it's very close to one of our favorite eating establishments. A win-win all around!

This is a great beach shop. I was looking for gifts for a new baby niece and had sooo much to…read morechoose from. Very friendly staff as well.

If you ask their staff, they will give you a refund. What they don't tell you is that refund will…read morebe an in-store credit, and the owner won't honor promises made by his employees. Would never recommend to anyone. I wish I could give it no stars.

This lovely little decor shop is packed with Coastal themed home decor. When I visited, the shop…read morewas decorated for Christmas with a tree and ornaments. Some of the decor is artisan made. There were chairs art, books, ornaments, and much more. The clerk was welcoming and engaging. We talked for a while as I wondered through the maze of decor. Prices seemed reasonable for the higher end selection. If I lived near the beach, I would come here to decorate. Currently, they are only open Thursday-Saturday.

This new cute little gift shop is next door to Nancy Joe's bakery and Michelangelo's Pizza. There…read moreare a variety of gifts here, including soaps, ornaments, children's books, birthday gifts and house decor. There are gifts for people who own pets, especially Corgis since the owners have a corgi themselves. The owners are very nice. We ended up getting a painted portrait of a pitbull made by one of the owners and zodiac sign magnets. They have their own free two lane parking spots that is located in front of the metered parking spaces. This is a good gift shop to check out if you're in the area!

A really lovely little shop in Carolina Beach for anyone who is looking to find some unique gifts…read moreor artwork. The thing that makes this place a notch ahead of a standard beach gift shop is the original artwork by one of the owners: Bob Mather. I was lucky enough to visit when Bob himself was working. What a kind, lovely human being. All of Bob's pieces are absolutely wonderful, and because he owns the store, you are able to choose between prints, cards, and other items featuring his work...AND even some of the original pieces. Many are of a beach aesthetic, but there are others that are geared more towards pet lovers. (Dogs, in particular.) You can't really get more "unique" than original artwork, so this place is a great choice if you're looking for something really special at a very reasonable price point. Although the space is relatively small and the parking looks like it could be a little tricky during a busy season, Bungalow by the Sea is absolutely worth visiting. It's a space filled with warmth; curated with care.

Shark teeth, jewelry and fudge. What more do you need? I didn't think I'd buy anything here, but I…read moredid. The shop is filled with some locally crafted jewelry, ornaments, fudge and more. Then there is the usual touristy stuff - tee shirts, post cards, books and souvenirs. The clerks and manager were super friendly. They let me exchange an item I bought, when I found a different one. They are helpful. Prices are decent for a beach town. There's plenty of parking in their private lot. I'll be back and recommend.

Adorable little shop! Second year here in Surf City/North Topsail beach and we always make it a…read morepriority to stop here.

What a gem! My…read moresister-in-law (aka Best Friend for the Rest of My Life!) were doing a little "last day" running around yesterday, Friday 5-19-2017, when we stumbled into this shop. We had been looking for thrift stores and flea market kind of venues, and had been scratching around the Island and surrounding areas all day. What a treat it was for us to meander thru this beautiful shop, totally unexpectedly because we discovered it while stopping in the strip mall for something else. The pictures that are posted are beautiful, and are very representative of the interior .... but three years later, this shop is packed with unique things! The owner (I assume) and her assistant were so warm and welcoming! I felt like I was shopping in my own hometown! I purchased a couple of things ... (a hooked pillow that I LOVE ... BTW: I have spent the better part of this year "needlepointing" a Christmas pillow that will probably never seen the Holidays LOL ... so I didn't hesitate to purchase a pillow that I absolutely loved!) The prices were reasonable (what you would expect to pay for a nice item) throughout the store. Thank you, ladies! I can't wait to visit again when my husband and I (and BIL and BFSIL) return to your beautiful Island!

What a find! What a beautiful and friendly shop. So many unique gift items. Not your average gift…read moreshop on Topsail. So happy that I found them..