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November 2023 by Brooke C.
$30 bath bar? What was it made of, gold? Bath bomb are good and realistically priced. Loved the ambiance of the store
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October 2023 by Loren C.
One of my favorite little shops to visit in Monterey. The owner is so sweet. She has beautiful french linen tissue covers that are simply beautiful, I bought many for gifts last time I visited. Thank you!
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April 2023 by Ry T.
A tiny store I've passed so many times when visiting Carmel by the Sea. I always seem to miss it because the shop closes around 4:30 PM. This time I had almost 25 mins to get in there before it shuttered. They carry soaps, hand cream, lotions, etc. I found a rose scented cream and soap that I liked and purchased. She actually sold out on the cream but a shipment had arrived that she hadn't opened yet and sure enough after opening the box, inside was full of boxed tubes of the cream. It was pricey but worth it to pamper and do self care for the day.
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December 2022 by Isabel O.
I debated whether to write this as it took me weeks to process my experience. I felt it necessary to discuss this experience as I have processed it as an event that may have been different had I been Caucasian. I entered this business on 12/2/22, was greeted by Betsy, the owner, and opened a glass container with individually wrapped sinus packets. As I opened the jar, I removed one for purchase. Betsy stepped away from her counter and smacked my hand that held the sinus packet citing that I was not to touch the products. I was in shock and speechless trying to process how a stranger would physically hit me to prevent me from grabbing a product. I asked her if I had violated a policy of not touching and she told me that she services her customers directly. I was dumfounded by the audacity that I was physically assaulted by simply attempting to view and purchase a product. Betsy accused me of contaminating the products by smelling them. I placed the lid back on the container and then asked what I should do with the product that she had just smacked my hand for holding and contaminating. She told me to leave it on the hutch, which I did, as I left the store, speechless, racially profiled, and accosted. I find this interesting as I have reviewed almost every 5 star Caucasian woman's review on how the scent drew them in. Perhaps if my brown nose was white, I would have been allowed to enjoy and purchase the product. I left that business and an hour later was still upset and trying to process what happened. I called the business in attempts to report the employee, and learned that Betsy, the OWNER is who slapped my hand. When I addressed why she did that, she simply stated..."This is my business." Not an apology, not a clarification, but an entitled data point that took no ownership of her behavior. I write this to bring awareness that although this type of racist behavior is often tolerated, suppressed, frequently justified, minimized, and often not even called out, it is imperative that minority dollars and those with white privilege still understand the profound buying power we all have. I asked that you are selective as to where you spend your dollars....and to select a business that welcomes all colors , all noses, and all brown, black, and white hands, with a smile and a handshake and not with a slap! Betsy, thank you for the polarizing slap......I will always remember you, and I will continue to call out bigots like you at every encounter!
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November 2022 by Janice A.
This is one of my favorite shops! It smells wonderful because all the products--soaps, candles, lotions--smell wonderful! Betsy is wonderful and knows so much about her products. And she goes above and beyond for her customers! We go shopping at the Soiled Doves every time we go to Carmel!
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September 2022 by Ava Rezaian
Lovely store and owner. I stocked up on cute pjs and lavender products as part of my first visit. Will certainly be back for more. Thank you Betsy!
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May 2022 by Marylin P.
Annual visits to Carmel require that I stop here too. The shop is so good fir picking out gifts & items for "self-care." Particularly prefer the Goat Milk line of products -- but so much else to choose from ...
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May 2022 by LeeLee C.
Anything goes into the bathroom, domestic or foreign, as long as it's serene, peaceful and calm you can find them here. Lots of selections of bath salt, soap and lotion in reasonable price. The owner was very friendly and even told us about the history of the house. She let us try out a lot of lotion products and the eucalyptus bath salt is so minty and refreshing. This is a cute shop not to be missed.
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October 2021 by kelley lawless
We were visiting and waking through Carmel . We just moved to Monterey so just exploring. I was intrigued by the name and went inside it’s absolutely heaven. The smells and all the products . She was so sweet and set my mind at ease that my very rowdy baby was fine to walk around . I can not wait to go back and get some bath salts and lotion . It was a wonderful experience!
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September 2021 by Barbara L.
What a cute shop with unique bath salts, aroma therapy sprays,lotions and oils. I'm addition Betsy the owner carries lounge wear and beautiful contemporary dusters. All her night gowns are made of cotton and have beautiful detailing. This little shop is a must see place when your in Carmel. The owner of the shop is a delight to work with my friends and I were walking by at 5:00 closing time and she was kind enough to open up for us. What a great we'll be back!! My new favorite Carmel shop
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July 2021 by REBECCA C.
The owner allow for the sampling of the wonderful fragrant and non fragrant lotions, sprays, etc.. Her lingeries are exquisite. Being there made my soul happy and at peace.Be prepared to fall in love with this store and it's beautiful products.
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April 2021 by Elizabeth Woodard
Just visited this store on Sunday . It was fantastic . I would rate it 10 stars if it let me . The customer service was outstanding . She knows all of her products inside and out . Her goal is not to just sell you a product . She wants to sell you the best product that suits your needs . I will definitely be returning to this store . I will let anyone and everyone that takes a trip to Carmel . To make sure and go by this store . I bought 11 products . Soaps and lotions . I plan on buying more .Liz
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September 2020 by Gayle R.
This is a beautiful shop. Betsy is generous with knowledge of the products she carries, and graciously offers her patrons a sniff of a heavenly scent. I always look forward to shopping in the Soiled Dove's Bath House when I'm in town and always hope to hear a poem or historic story regarding our country while I'm at the register.
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August 2020 by Donna Cotter
I always love to shop at Betsy’s cottage. I have buying lovely products from her for a number of years and plan to do the same. She is always so accommodating and willing to ship products to me when I need them. I give you 5 stars my dear!
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March 2020 by Minu A.
I was waiting outside the shop in the little garden and noticed this charming cottage styled shop. I was instantly drawn inside the shop, it was a sheer happenstance! I was so glad to have wandered in because it smelled so heavenly, nothing like the artificial/chemically strong aromas that you smell in the mall shops. The owner is the sweetest person I've met in a long time. She shared some sweet stories of her college days about lotions and bath products and was very passionate about all the products. We shared a great moment when we were discussing about how the memories associated with smell can last forever. She gave me almond lotion to rub on the palms and then spayed Eucalyptus oil, the whiff of the aroma of that combination was ineffable! Five stars for the decor, friendliness, products, prices and location. A must visit on your next trip to Carmel.
