Memory Cottage
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The Memory Cottage is a place for customers to see the latest in beach decor and home improvements. The Memory Cottage is conveniently located between Shallotte and Holden Beach on Holden Beach Road. Store hours are Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Visit The Memory Cottage on Facebook and Instagram. Stop by The Memory Cottage soon as you prepare your house, condo, or rental for those summer months of fun at the beach!

The new owners of the Memory Cottage in Shallotte, NC are Rick and Susan Hessman. Sue is a retired North Carolina Public School teacher who loves decorating homes, condos, and beach rentals. She has a unique ability to make everything look better, cleaner and more inviting to owners and guests. Rick is currently a North Carolina Public School administrator who loves living at Holden Beach.
Reviews (9)
Kimberly Wendt
Kimberly Wendt
Nov 19, 2021
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A quaint little " beachy vibe" shop. A lot of cute items,from jewelry,home decor and more. Felt like paradise on earth. Will shop there again.
Sylvia Boyd
Sylvia Boyd
Sep 17, 2021
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Awesome and accommodating. Bought our swing frame from them, and delivery/setup was great.
Bethany Martinez De Andino
Bethany Martinez De Andino
Jun 09, 2020
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What a beautiful retail store to buy all thing beach related. We enjoyed our time with Susan very much and can't wait to see you in Holly Springs one of these days!
Deborah Ballas
Deborah Ballas
Oct 03, 2019
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This is one of my favorite places to shop! Every time I stop by, I find something new to catch my eye, something that just has to go home with me! The owner is awesome and does a great job of bringing in special items at reasonable prices! One word of caution, if you see something you like, buy it right then because it will be gone the next time you go in.
Cindy Ehrhardt
Cindy Ehrhardt
Sep 27, 2019
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The Memory Cottage is the best hidden treasure in Brunswick County! I found it when I moved to Ocean Isle Beach 5 years ago and I should have my own parking space there! Emily Gore is the new owner and she brings a fresh eye to this unique gem! Though it seems hidden, I’ve made many lunch break runs for a little “retail therapy “! My office is literally filled with Memory Cottage finds from beautiful pieces of furniture I use for linen storage to cute wire baskets with buoy lights, a vintage 3 tier stand that holds all my oils to one of their newest lines of essential oil diffusers. This
Susan Dana Kennedy
Susan Dana Kennedy
Sep 08, 2019
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My go to place for hostess gifts and anything beachy and clever. Latest trip I find a tool that will peel, devein, and butterfly shrimp in one motion. Previous trip I brought home bookends of a mermaid created from dozens of pieces of driftwood, none more than an inch long. Didn't need it, but had to have it. The napkin rings made of oyster shells on an elasticized band are guaranteed hits.
Emily is terrific to chat with, in addition to having a great eye for the items in her store.
D. S.
D. S.
Jul 07, 2019
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The Memory Cottage is adorable. It’s nice to find a place with lovely home decor items close to OIB. I purchased Dash and Albert rugs, local artwork and other coastal decor items. Emily, the owner, is super friendly and has great taste. Can’t wait to visit again!
Susan Kirkpatrick
Susan Kirkpatrick
Nov 28, 2018
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The Christmas ornaments here are the best island inspired I have seen anywhere. I only bought two.....this time.
Aleah McPhatter
Aleah McPhatter
Nov 09, 2018
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Has beautiful items, Ocean themed, rustic, new, and gorgeous. I personally love the mermaid items, my mom loves the candle wax and jewelry. Great place for decorations or finding a gift for someone special.