This place is quite big and has a great selection of all different types of items, including lots…read moreof ephemera. The staff is really friendly and helpful. The prices are reasonable. The one downside is that they don't have a bathroom.

Beware! Upon your first step inside, you will be sucked in…read morelike a vortex. We explored every nook and cranny of this lovely complex and spent well over an hour shopping. We were sweaty by the end. So many unique finds. The gentleman at the register gave us a lesson in Japanese currency during World War II, and I ended up buying a few pieces. Lots of records and historical items, dolls, collections and everything else.

This is one of my favorite stores in Oak Island/Southport area. Lots of awesome things to choose…read morefrom. The owners are very friendly.

Great store and great couple. Always willing to help. Has several local artists and great…read morenautical pieces. Friendly and great beach atmosphere.

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.

It's a beautiful store full of wonderful things. Decor, accessories and more. Everyone is so…read morefriendly and welcoming. Check it out you'll leave with a bag of treasures!!

I loved this store. They have a great selection of jewelry, home decor, clothes and miscellaneous…read morethings. It's nice merchandise and not junky. I bought a necklace and earrings there and it was u see $50. There were numerous other things I wanted but I had to refrain myself. Employee was very nice as well.

I was looking for something to wear for a photo shoot we were having done and picked out a few…read moredresses. The woman was nice and prices were decent. I decided not to take the photos and wanted to return a couple things I had bought. She said it had to be store credit and I let her know I wasn't made aware of that policy. She pointed to a sign and didn't say anything. The return policy said it had to be within 14 days and tags still attached and that it was store credit only. Not only that, but the credit is good for 1 year. That's absurd. We are from out of town and come every summer. Store credit shouldn't have an expiration date. If you want to make a return policy THAT extreme, that's your prerogative. But at least have the decency to make sure your customers are aware before making a purchase. Clothes are nice but I wouldn't recommend simply because of this. I wish someone had warned me.

My daughter lives here in Southport. When I visit I drive past Mermaid Cove all the time. Never…read morethought much about it because of how it looks outside. Today I stopped and had a look around. Way cooler than I expected. Great little gifts. For souvenirs or just a treat for yourself .... or daughter

Hidden gem. Owner is so nice and will bargain prices. Basement and attic full of treasures. And…read moreit's PINK!

Hard place to hunt. This is a wild store that was crammed full of vintage stuff , memorabilia, and…read morethings that might become a treasure depending of the eye of the beholder . It was very cramped and hard to go through, so we only stayed around 15 minutes. I love a good "antique/thrift" store, but this one was an in and out for me.

Had a girls trip to Oak Island and decided to check out a few small local shops. Driving by, I…read morehappened to see this one in a strip mall with unique stores. There isn't much to say about this shop except that it has some very I retesting and down-right freaky items (see images). Although I didn't leave the store with a purchase, it was really cool to check out the merch.

I cannot believe that it has taken me over two years of "Yelping" to finally critique one of my…read morefavorite pastimes... a schlock store. A "what" you may ask? Let me explain.... Schlock is the Yiddish word for junk or crap. Whenever I would drag my mother to a thrift store, she would walk up and down the aisles and call everything "Schlock." After a life of hand-me -downs, Mom liked to buy things that were new and fresh and she was the first person to be using them, I, however, always in the mindset of a struggling young actor in New York, have spent my entire life going to thrift stores or "shlock" stores for everything from furnishing my home, supplying my desk, filling my clothes closet.. all with schlock. I remember back in the '70s in Greenwich Village buying a real pea coat and a real pair of sailor bell bottoms with the buttons up the sides. Those were so cool. I still wear a fabulous winter wool coat from the 30s that I bought while on tour in Vancouver, Canada along with a fabulous steamer trunk from the 40's.. To this day, one of my favorite items is a antique woolen black and red checkered scarf given to me by the infamous Nathan Lane from a NY shlock store. That's a story for another day! I fell in love with the Hope Chest when I moved to Oak Island. Just a ten minute walk from my house, Hope Chest has a nice variety of clothes and housewares and furniture. You can also find CDs and DVDs, kids clothing, and so much more. Lots of 1/2 prices sales and all prices are good! What I love about all this is that the Hope Chest Thrift store not only supports victims of and advocates prevention of domestic violence, but you earn credit with your purchases. For example, last month they were advertising 50% off everything, I bought around $20 worth of merchandise, it got reduced to $10 and then she told me I had a $9 credit and asked if I wanted to use it? It? In the end I got everything for a dollar and helped support a worthwhile organization. Can you beat it? In the later years my Mom bought a place on Oak Island, and subsequently she softened a little on thrift store bargain hunting and agreed to come with me when I went to the Hope Chest. She even broke down and bought a few items for herself. But no matter how much I bragged about my attractive secondhand table or my sharp looking previously worn tuxedo, Mom would always say as we left Hope Chest, "that place is pure shlock!" That may be so, but I can't wait to get home and try on my new short sleeve shirt for two bucks. Keep up the good work Hope Chest. You're always one of my go-to stops when I'm on the island, shlock and all! Right, Mom?

Hidden gem! What great name brand items and vintage treasures to find. I came in on 50% off day and…read morefilled up three bags! Quality linens and housewares. Friendly employees. Cant wait to come back.