''I love this place!!!!! me and my family came down on my sisters birthday and the woman who worked here remembered her and wished her a happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!...''

''I had not been to Ocracoke for 14 years and revisited on Sept. 4, 2007. It was my sister's birthday, the weather was perfect and we decided to do a bit of shopping. She had never visited the Down Creek Gallery, in thinking the items inside would be too expensive. Upon entering, it was truly a wonderland of exquisite and beautiful craftsmanship from enlightened artisans! Kudos for the local artists who show their work there! Truly a highlight of my time visiting. I was most intrigued by the arti...''

''For all the typical beach souvenirs, you can't miss this place. There's some junky stuff, of course, but the t-shirt/sweatshirt selection is great, and I always find other ''must-haves'' to buy. A visit to Ocracoke isn't complete without a stop at the variety store....''

''I'm 11 years old and I've been coming to Ocracoke my whole life. They have great pirate stuff! My sister and I bought swords....''

''Merchandise was wonderful and the sales staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I love their Aussie T-shirts!!...''

''We've never stayed at the motel, but the gift shop is very, very nice! There's a great selection of clothing (though a bit pricey), but on the other side of the store is a good variety of items. After reading the glowing reviews of the motel, we'll give it a try next time we visit Ocracoke....''