Packing Light with Peace of Mind: Renting Baby Kits & More at Côté Plage
Travelling with young children often means one big worry before the holiday even begins: how do you fit everything into the car without forgetting something important? That is exactly why packing light at Côté Plage can make such a difference. With practical rental options including a baby kit, cot, high-chair, gas barbecue, and even bikes, families can simplify their packing list and arrive ready to enjoy their stay.
At Camping Côté Plage in Saint Jean de Monts, convenience is built into the holiday experience. Whether you are staying for a short break or a full week, the available hire options help reduce bulk, save space, and make family travel feel more manageable. In this guide, you will discover what you can rent, how these services support a smoother stay, and a few practical tips to help you prepare with confidence.
Why packing light matters for family holidays
When you travel with a baby or toddler, bulky equipment quickly takes over your luggage space. A travel cot, stroller, high-chair, towels, and bed linen can leave very little room for the rest of your essentials.
Choosing a campsite that offers useful rental equipment changes that equation. Instead of loading your vehicle with every piece of gear, you can focus on the items your family uses every day and rely on on-site services for the rest.
At Côté Plage, this approach fits perfectly with a family stay. The campsite is presented as a welcoming destination for families, with accommodation options, leisure facilities, and services designed to make holidays easier and more enjoyable.
What you can rent at Côté Plage
Côté Plage offers several practical hire options that can help families travel lighter while staying comfortable.
Baby kit rental
The baby kit includes:
- cot
- high-chair
- stroller
Pricing is available as:
- 4,00 € per night
- 30,00 € per week
This is one of the most useful options for parents who want to avoid travelling with several large items at once. Instead of packing a cot in the boot, carrying a folded stroller, and finding room for a high-chair, you can arrange the essentials directly through the campsite.
Cot rental
If you only need a sleeping solution for your child, a cot is also available separately.
Rates:
- 2,50 € per night
- 15,00 € per week
This is a helpful option for families who already bring some of their own baby equipment but want to reduce the load further.
High-chair rental
For mealtimes, you can also hire a high-chair on its own.
Rates:
- 2.50 € per night
- 15,00 € per week
A high-chair may seem like a small detail when planning a trip, but it can make a real difference in day-to-day comfort, especially during breakfast and dinner in your accommodation.
Bed linen and towels
If your goal is to pack even less, linen hire can help streamline your suitcase.
Available options include:
- Draps tissus (petit lit): 14,00 €/séjour
- Draps tissus (grand lit): 16,00 €/séjour
- kit serviette (une grande + une petite): 5,50 €/kit
These extras are especially convenient for shorter stays, when families often want to minimise packing and settle in quickly.
Gas barbecue rental
For guests who enjoy easy outdoor meals, a gas barbecue is available to hire.
Rates:
- 7,00 € per night
- 35,00 € per week
There are also collective charcoal barbecues on site. This gives families flexibility depending on how they prefer to cook during their stay.
Bike hire for family outings
For exploring the local area, Côté Plage also offers bike rental with equipment suited to family use.
Available options include:
- adult bikes
- 2 sizes of children’s bikes
- trailer
- basket
- baby seat
2026 rates listed are:
- 1/2 day: 11 € / adult, 9 € / junior
- Full day: 16 € / adult, 12 € / junior
For many families, bike hire is another way to avoid overpacking. Bringing several bikes from home can be difficult, so renting on site makes outings much easier to organise.
How these rentals make family travel easier
The biggest benefit of packing light at Côté Plage is not only saving boot space. It is also about reducing stress before and during the holiday.
Less equipment to transport
Large baby items are often awkward to carry, heavy to lift, and difficult to fit around suitcases, food, and beach gear. Renting key items on site helps free up valuable room.
A simpler arrival
A smoother arrival matters when travelling with children. At Côté Plage, accommodation rental includes:
- electricity
- water
- access to the pool
- access to campsite equipment and services
- play areas
- pétanque grounds
- access to entertainment in July/August
- one vehicle space on the pitch or nearby
With essential services already built into the stay and optional equipment available for hire, families can settle in faster and spend less time organising logistics.
More comfort during the stay
Convenience on holiday is about everyday routines. A cot supports better sleep. A high-chair makes mealtimes easier. A stroller can simplify moving around with a young child. Towels and sheets reduce the number of bulky items in your bags.
Small comforts often have the biggest impact when you are away from home with children.
Family-friendly services that complement your stay
Rental options are only part of what makes the experience easier for families.
Facilities on site
Côté Plage offers practical on-site services including:
- laundry facilities with washing machines and dryers, with tokens sold at reception
- table and iron for ironing
- grocery area
- baguettes and viennoiseries baked on site in July/August
- newspapers on sale in July/August
- sale of local products and goodies
- bar with library area and ice creams
- snack service for eating in or taking away
- loan of hairdryers
- large car park at the entrance for a second vehicle
- night surveillance in July and August
These services help support longer stays and make day-to-day family life more straightforward.
A setting designed for family holidays
Côté Plage is also presented as a family-focused campsite in Saint Jean de Monts, with several features that support relaxed stays with children:
- proximity to the beach
- a heated pool
- water area with slides
- play areas
- children’s clubs with activities
- entertainment in July/August
For parents, that mix matters. Practical rentals help with the packing; family-friendly facilities help with the holiday itself.
Quick answers: what parents often want to know
Can you rent a baby kit at Côté Plage?
Yes. A baby kit including cot, high-chair and stroller is available for 4,00 € per night or 30,00 € per week.
Can you rent only a cot or only a high-chair?
Yes. A cot is available for 2,50 € per night or 15,00 € per week, and a high-chair is available for 2.50 € per night or 15,00 € per week.
Are linen and towels available?
Yes. Available options include:
- Draps tissus (petit lit): 14,00 €/séjour
- Draps tissus (grand lit): 16,00 €/séjour
- kit serviette (une grande + une petite): 5,50 €/kit
Can families rent bikes on site?
Yes. Côté Plage offers adult bikes, children’s bikes, trailer, basket, and baby seat.
Is WiFi available?
Yes. Free WiFi is available throughout the campsite. The site is in a zone quasi blanche, with very limited 4G and 5G connections, and only two mobile operators working somewhat for calls and SMS.
Practical tips for packing light at Côté Plage
If you want to make the most of these services, a little planning goes a long way.
1. Decide what you really need every day
Start with your child’s essential routine:
- sleeping
- feeding
- moving around
- bathing
- outdoor time
If a rented baby kit covers your sleeping, feeding, and stroller needs, your packing list becomes much shorter immediately.
2. Use weekly pricing for longer stays
If you are staying for a week, compare nightly and weekly rates before finalising your choices. For families staying several days, weekly pricing can be the simplest format for planning extras.
3. Think beyond baby equipment
Packing light does not stop with children’s gear. Sheets, towels, barbecue hire, and on-site bike rental can all reduce what you need to transport.
4. Plan your arrival for comfort
In low season, the Option week-end + allows arrival from 10h instead of 16h for an extra 15 €. Guests can also extend their stay for 15 € and leave in the afternoon before 17h. For families with young children, extra flexibility can make the first and last day much easier.
5. Keep budget lines visible
Useful additional costs to remember may include:
- reservation fee: 10 € for weekends and short stays in low season
- reservation fee: 25€ for July and August
- tourist tax: 0,66 €/personne for guests over 18, from 1 January to 31 December 2026
- caution de 200 € requested on arrival for the rental and cleaning
A clear view of optional services helps you choose what adds the most value for your family.
Related services worth considering for a smoother stay
Families planning ahead often look beyond baby gear alone. Depending on your style of holiday, it can also be useful to explore:
- accommodation options suited to your group size
- family-friendly facilities such as the heated pool and play areas
- on-site food services like the bar and snack
- seasonal entertainment in July/August
- bike hire for local outings from the campsite
Taken together, these services create a stay that is easier to organise and easier to enjoy.
Conclusion: travel lighter, stay calmer, enjoy more
Packing light with peace of mind at Côté Plage is not just an idea. It is a practical way to make family travel more comfortable. With baby kit, cot, high-chair, linen, towels, gas barbecue, and bike rental options available, parents can reduce what they bring from home and focus on what really matters: enjoying time together.
When daily routines feel simpler, holidays feel better. That is especially true with young children.
If you are planning your next family stay in Saint Jean de Monts, explore the available rental options at Côté Plage and organise the extras that will help you arrive lighter and relax sooner.