I love vintage and antique shopping. But this place was not for me. Most of the things in this…read morestore were not antique

This was a fun spot to browse for a bit. It has a bunch of little "cottages" outside, creating a…read moreshopping village. Each is only the size of a small-medium room. There's a huge variety of vintage, upcycled, new, and junk. I found the prices high especially considering the condition of most of the items. The set up is a bit unusual much makes it look cute but each "shop" is kind of a mix of items so there's not really an order to most of the things- you kind of have to peek into each one. If there's already a person in a particular shop, some of them aren't really spacious enough for more than 2-3 people at a time. I guess as with any antique type shop, it depends on what you are into. I love Fenton, depression glass, MCM glass, vintage holiday decor, kitchen items, and my mom loves cookbooks so I'm always on the lookout for something she doesn't have. I didn't see anything here I was personally interested in buying, even if the price had been right, outside of the Pyrex dishes I saw. They were in great shape and there were several styles I don't see as often. I tried to include a lot of pictures with my review to help you decide if the range of items might have what you enjoy. At the very least, it was fun to explore and take pictures. I liked the concept quite a bit. While this wouldn't be my first choice in the area, I'd consider going back at some point to see what new things might have come in.

I love this little store because they have really unique things. I love everything turtles and…read morethey have SO many turtles!! They have really funny birthday cards and really unique books. The employees are sweet and it is right down by the water so it is a nice break if you need some AC.

Waterfront Gifts & Antiques is a store that I always check out when Boyfriend and I have our…read moreSouthport day. This is where I purchased Zippy the green turtle beanie baby for my desk at work. We also purchased a pair of boxer (dog) socks from here for a gift (they have most breeds). I rarely purchase stuff from here but I enjoy walking around and visiting all of the stores while in the area.

I love this gift shop and try to stop here when I am in Oak Island, a couple of times a year…read more Unfortunately the hours are erratic when it says 10am to 5pm, more or less that is exactly what it means. The last couple of times I have been here, including this time, she is not even open, and it's a weekend in August! So very disappointing. The thing that I really love about this shop and the reason I keep coming back is because she highlights local artists, and there are usually many unique things, priced reasonably.

Tucked in an adorable little cottage off of an industrial main highway, Blue Crab Blue is home to…read morelocal gifts, art & jewelry. While not large (4 12x12 rooms total), the quality of each room is high and the variety of items is huge. From pottery to home decor, from sterling jewelry to matted prints, this is now a new addition to our roster of "Must Shops" when we come to the Southport/Oak Island area!

Glass, glass and more glass. I strolled around the other evening while waiting for a table to open…read moreup at Mr.P's. (great food and service). I enjoy places like this. It's small, cramped, a bit musty. All the signs of a great hunt is about to begin. There are also nostalgia pieces for those looking to do a retro decorating scheme. The prices were kind of uneven. I used my spirit box there and picked up an EVP or two. A great 15 minutes.

This is an outstanding antique store with a wide variety of products at very reasonable prices. I…read morewas looking at some old Life magazines and it didn't have prices listed. I went up to the front and asked the lady how much they were and she had to call the lady they were on consignment with and apparently we both missed the price which was just overhead of the bins. I managed to pick up five classic magazines for two dollars apiece. We also picked up a couple of albums to clear on our turntable. Great antique store with some friendly people running the place.

A large selection of great finds. It's a trip down memory lane. Things are a bit tight and you…read morereally have to search. Over all one of my favorite fleas.

This is my favorite antique store on Castle. I love their large selection of interesting jewelry…read more There are also lots of cool dishware, decorations, etc (random items like other antique stores). Every time I have been the staff was very friendly and helpful.

Since buying a house here a few months back, we have been to Barn and Beach several times. Each…read moretime, we find the perfect item(s) to add to our house. Great finds that are always changing. The customers service is excellent also. LOVE BARN AND BEACH.

This is our go-to place for anything we need for our house. We will always check here first to see…read moreif they have it, and most times they do! I also have a little free library out front of our house and I always find fantastic books there to restock my shelves. The employees there are all so helpful and friendly, and we always find great items at a great price.

My wife always enjoys coming here. The staff are always friendly and will help you if they can. I…read morejust find a comfy seat and wait on the wife.