our story

Collections and collaborations for living by the sea.

Gypsea Cottage is a wonderland for the salty soul. Coastal living apparel, furnishings, gifts and more. Created by founder Kristen Couperus in 2017 The GypSea Cottage began as a small online store. In 2020, Kristen opened her first brick and mortar in downtown Stuart, Florida.

Located in the heart of the “Happiest Seaside Town 2016”, Stuart, Fl., Kristen welcomes you to come on in and check it out. Shop in person or find the full boutique online. This small business owner, female entrepreneur and “Sunshine State” beach lover invites you to relax, enjoy and soothe your salty soul. Her mission is to make your shopping experience do just that.

meet kristen

Kristen has spent her life building and creating this vision and describes it as a dream come true.

After decades in the retail industry, Kristen brings her unique buying, artistic merchandising and authentic selling expertise to the shop. This paired with a gypsy soul, positive energy and entrepreneurial spirit makes The GypSea Cottage a darling coastal boutique nothing short of a quick trip to paradise.

visit us

49 SW Osceola St
Stuart, Fl.

Mon - Tues, 11am - 7pm
Wednesday - Saturday, 11am - 9pm
Sunday, 11am - 5pm

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