The Doves Nest Thrift Boutique — Local services in Big Bear City

Large well organized boutique. Meticulously clean, antiseptic. Staff helpful. MGR, Michelle and asst. Mgr. Jessica are on top of this operation. Compartmentalized like a commercial retail store with separated areas by defined categories making treasure hunting easier. Well labeled merchandise, well priced. Electric items pre tested. Veterans and first responder discounts. Daily discounts by item category changes by day, M-F. Supports shelters and battered woman programs in addition to a large and comprehensive family and teen support outreach program. Will pick up large item donations from your home by appointment. Open 10-4 7days/wk. High turnover of stock assures new surprises every week. LPs, CDs, DVDs, books, furniture, men and womens clothing on second floor. Large selection of outdoor...

Employees are cherry picking donations and keeping certain items for themselves. I have seen this 3x now.. Including today. They seem to like vintage camping gear and automobile memorabilia. I believe the head guy is involved in this process... Perhaps holding certain types of items for friends or people they know. This is wrong and I am going to bring this to light. I just want you to know I'm aware and so are others in the community. Also I love how they leave beautiful furniture outside in the rain and snow then haul it to the dump. Why don’t they put a low price on it so people in need can actually afford it. Then it would sell and...

This is one of my favorite thrift stores of all time!! First, it supports victims of domestic violence - an incredible local nonprofit. Second, each weekday they have discounts for different items/shoppers, discount for locals, on certain merchandise, furniture, etc. + a special discount for veterans always! They have a FANTASTIC collection of furniture, a whole room for books, an entire CRAFT section, many glassware items and Knick-knacks, pet supplies, and the upstairs is all clothing. I’ve found many a treasure here - they have parking AND take credit card transactions over $10! Also - very clean and well-organized!...