Visited Salt during my first visit to Nantucket. The shop is really well done. The collection is a…read morebit more Modern and refined than what you normally find on the island (no Lily Pulitzer here), which was exactly what I was looking for. I purchased two dresses and a bathing suit. I was bummed when I got home and didn't love one of the dresses (didn't try it on in the store). I called and emailed the shop and they got back to me right away saying I could send the dress back and receive a credit to the online shop. This really made my day and I think this type of service at small boutiques is more rare these days.

Came here yesterday and left with an adorable new swim suit and dress. I LOVED that they carry Show…read moreme your mumu (if you aren't familiar with that brand YOU SHOULD BE!!). The staff was welcoming and friendly. Will be back next time I'm on the island. Also they carry Onia swimwear which is the absolute softest you'll ever wear!

Really cute assortment of baby and kid clothes! And the salespeople were all very helpful in…read morefinding us the sizes we needed in the back room.

Nice selection of children's clothes and accessories. I picked up a very cute winter hat with an…read moreattractive pom pom for a family little. They have Nantucket themed items in addition to regular clothing for kids. Very cute dresses and festive outfits that would be great for family photos or special events around the holidays. Small clearance/ sale section in the back. When we visited, the sales person was very nice to me, but seemed rather curt to other customers in the store (not sure why?).

My absolute favorite store on Nantucket!!! Beautiful and unique vintage curations and handmade…read moretreasures. The owner is the sweetest woman! She praises and is very proud of the craftsmen and curators from all over the world that contribute to the items in her store. She's a wealth of information and kindness.

Sorry to pile onto bad reviews--this store is cute with a well-curated collection of things…read more(candles were nice) and owner was polite (unlike some reviews) but the 2 stars is from being totally swindled by their "vintage levi's" (for $275!) that were actually brand new (I looked up serial number). Shame on the owner for the bald faced lie and absurdist upcharge. Buyer beware.

Island staple…read more Still the best of everything: merchandise, service, prices, and experience. Every time I'm on island, I always visit! I buy small stuff and toss it in my knapsack, and for larger items I have those shipped back home. Murray's also has an order online catalog too. Nothing is more representative of ACK than Murray's! No negatives whatsoever.

To be clear: I have never ordered from Murray's, but I did order three authentic Indian patch…read moremadras shirts this spring from their associated store, Castaway Nantucket. I love the shirts, but they are extremely oversized. I ordered xl for the first two and one of them is in reality an xxxl, while the other one is in reality a xxl. So, for the third shirt, i ordered a large, and it fits perfectly--and I'm getting the first two taken up at my seamstress. The shirts are all gorgeous, with a very durable, hefty fabric, but quite expensive, like all of Castaway's products. I doubt that the inconsistency in sizing is uniform throughout Castaway clothing, but probably confined to their madras clothing, which is made in Chennai (formerly Madras), India, as I have found wild inconsistency in madras shirts from another retailer. I cannot say that for sure, however, as I have no other items from Castaway. Last note: each of my shirts are long-sleeved, and the fabric is so thick they are too hot to wear on a very hot day.

Really cute book store in town! There's a nice play area for kids with a lot of toys and tons of…read morecute stickers, magnets, and unique candy if you are looking for a gift. Prices seem reasonable and staff were super friendly. Definitely worth stopping in!

This is right next to Brotherhood of Thieves and we stopped in after lunch to check out the books…read moreand toys. They have a large assortment of toys, and we ended up with a big Jelly Cat for my daughter. The book selection is like that of a city, and of coure they've got an entire alcove just for Elin. Super friendly staff.

I was lured in by their amazing selection of light weight tech pants on clearance for a mere $20! I…read morewas super surprised to find such a great deal on Main Street on Nantucket. Not sure if this was a end of season sale or they regularly have great sales, but I took full advantage. These pants will be great for hiking in the warmer weather. Service was a little frantic because they had a lot of customers in the store, probably due to the Christmas time rush when we visited. However, they were friendly. The only minor negative comment I could make is that their dressing rooms are a bit small and not very private (just a curtain). I just tried the pants on over leggings so it wasn't a huge deal for me, but you might want to wear layers if you're trying on clothes here

Love the Tulip brand shirts and the Passon Lilly skirts. I was completely ignored coming and…read moregoing...bad customer service.

I was excited to visit this boutique, as it was listed on a web article about must-do shopping when…read morevisiting Nantucket. What a mistake. The women working in this shop were about as unwelcoming as you can get in retail. Judging by the way they looked at my husband and me when we walked in, you would have thought we'd entered covered in the whale blubber the island used to be known for! We were the only shoppers in the store, yet not one of the three women I saw working made a significant attempt at being pleasant or helpful. The entire time we were there, the two blond women just watched us browse. Although they trailed slowly behind us, they did not act at all interested in our patronage...with one mediocre exception: one of the women half-heartedly told me about some of the shoes they carried when she saw me pause to look at them. But no one asked if we were looking for anything special or even asked if we were visitors to the island. We were asked the latter in every single shop and restaurant we visited subsequent to this one. No, it's not mandatory, but it sure is indicative of good customer service. The best part of the experience was when I asked one of the blond women about a particular designer that I thought I'd read they carried and the dark-haired woman who was standing behind the counter inserted herself into the conversation to snap at me the name of a different designer they carried. She said it twice, with the nastiest tone to her voice, all the while looking at something on the counter, as if she couldn't even be bothered. My husband and I left as soon as she stopped talking. This boutique was the first establishment we'd visited on the island, as we had only arrived an hour or so beforehand and the boutique was very close to our hotel. Apart from the staff at our hotel, we had not encountered any locals, and these women, with their noses in the air, made the worst first impression of the island I could have imagined. Too bad. If you've plans to visit Nantucket and want to do any luxury shopping, may I suggest another boutique? The labels and aesthetic are far superior at Olivela than at Serenella. The two women working at Olivela when I visited (Saturday, June 1) were absolutely delightful. In fact, they were so pleasant, welcoming, and helpful, the associates in Serenella could take a master class from them. I was glad to spend my money with OLIVELA, as they treated me like they valued my business. Also, a portion of the proceeds from each purchase at Olivela is donated to the Nantucket Cottage Hospital! Sayonara, Serenella.

I'm a big fan of the Serenella Boston location and this one is just as incredible. Leslee and her…read moregirls have a great selection of unique pieces perfectly suited for a weekend on the island.

Wow, my wife was more than pleased with everything, and I mean, EVERYTHING, I got for her here…read more The staff knows what you don't even realize you know and take such good care of you. I'll be back over and over, again and again. Can not wait to return. OMG, Enrique Iglesias

I was browsing around downtown Nantucket today and walked into The Lovely. The staff was absolutely…read morelovely and engaged in such pleasant conversation with my family & me. I would HIGHLY reccomend taking your business there :)!!

Favorite clothing boutique on the island. Always have things I love. Very friendly staff.read more

Fun store with oodles of cool stuff for home and person...clothing and household goodies..read more

I remember 1998 Beauty by the Sea and thinking it was a wonderland at age 8. Now at 23 I feel the…read moresame way (and have the benefit of the products being a little more useful at this point in my life). The owner Lizzy and each of her employees I have come across (from 1998 until 2011) are exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable-- setting Beauty by The Sea apart from many of the beauty shops in downtown Nantucket and making it a total charm and pleasure to shop here. They are attentive and helpful. There is a great selection of staples and unique collections, and the shop is always spotless and so well organized. Nothing here is astronomically marked up, and the jewelry offerings are equally killer, with well chosen items from Me & Ro and a variety of handmade items designed and created by Lizzy's mother. Definitely worth visiting (over and over).

I agree with both comments. The owner, Lizzy, has exquisite taste! Her products are affordable and…read morethere are always a few items that I have never heard of that I end up discovering there every summer and become addicted to. The owner and her employees are knowledgeable and honest! They never try to push you into buying anything! I wish there was a Beauty by The Sea where I live during the year. I LOVE IT!!!!!! It is a must go to store if you are on Nantucket.