“Adding this shop to my list of places I must visit while on family vacation. Stopped in to check out their guitars and ended up spending the better part of an hour just “talking shop” with one of the owners. Super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. No pressure, felt like I was hanging out with an old friend. As far as guitars go, they have super affordable options as well as some high end, hard to find used instruments. Coincidentally I had been online-eyeballing a certain model guitar and they had it in stock and I bought it. Their prices were at or below the cheapest online. Difference is I didn’t have to deal with shipping a large and fragile instrument, I could actually play it first, it supported a local business, and met a fellow music enthusiast. Even if you are just browsing, it is definitely worth a stop.”
“Highly recommend! They are just the nicest, most helpful people!!! We need more people like this in the world! You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and their business.”
“This shop has a HUGE selection of cards and many themed gifts for all occasions! I especially liked the 3D birthday cards that I had never seen before. Great prices and friendly staff make this shop a winner!!!”
10AM - 5PM
114 N Howe St, Southport
Gift Shops
“My wife and I came into this amazing little shop a few months ago and the owner and an employee made us feel so genuinely welcome to be there that it has stuck in my mind ever since! They had a real and genuine conversation as we shopped. They spoke like we were friends which led to a much more enjoyable experience than with some other merchants we run across frequently. Thank you for that!”
10AM - 5:30PM
112 E Moore St, Southport
Gift Shops
“Amazing store, beautiful clothes and very friendly staff. The owners were at the store and were very gracious , helpful and friendly as well. Sara was fantastic helping me chose wonderful clothes. Will definitely come back and recommend Boutique to friends.”
“What an adorable shop! An eclectic collection of beautiful local art and jewelry. The owner is a lovely, friendly lady who is very knowledgeable. It’s my favorite place on OKI.”
“This is one of my favorite shops in downtown Southport! Everything is very well-curated and there are a lot of local artists featured as well. The space is bright and colorful with a lot of unique finds for every budget.
I love that every time I go in here, there are a few new things to check out. It's a go-to spot for hostess gifts or just to treat myself. Highly recommend stopping in here!”
“Love the masks I bought and wish they had a website so I could order more. They are made so well and I am able to breathe and not like others.Wonderful friendly staff working there! Will definitely visit the store again whenever I get back to South Port.”
“Cattail Cottage Is Awesome! Absolutely great gifts; especially their Bible Verse Bricks. Friendly staff. Without any doubt going to Cattail Cottage is a great opportunity to take advantage of! Have a great day!”
“Quaint area in Southport with lots of history. Unfortunately, only 2 shops were open during our stay, but Coastal Blue is a wonderful shop, and the owner was so friendly that we got lost in conversation.”
“Great place for gifts and Carolina themed accents. The lady working the register was so kind to my kids (a lot of places haven’t been so welcoming). Found a cute oyster dish and a beautiful wind chime, can’t wait to put it up!”
“Cute little shop right on the corner. Such an eclectic collection of things to see. The store is absolutely packed - there's something in almost every nook and cranny. Prices seemed fair and I bought a couple of Christmas ornaments. Counter staff were friendly and helpful.”
“We LOVE the Silver Peddler. Jack always welcomes us with a greeting. We have a special needs daughter and there has never been a time he didn’t greet her and ask her about school. I love the shop and have bought things from jewelry to candles. It’s the perfect shop on BHI. Thank you Jack for loving us all. Your shop is truly special with high quality.”