This property/experience is all you need for a rustic beach getaway. They provide the cots to sleep (unless you book the bungalows with sheets/blanket and I'd recommend that because then you can pack lighter. Either way, remember, this is a glamping experience so don't come thinking you're getting a tempurpedic mattress and 800 thread count sheets with turn down service. What you get is a most idyllic beach front, gorgeous calm water in which to swim, snorkel, kayak, lounge, nap, read, eat (bring your own food...I'll say more about that later). The staff is all super friendly and chill (shout out to Dottie and the young marine biologist from Louisiana).
My magical moment happened one night when I came out of the bungalow and there's a bison standing right in front of me on the beach, just chillin' and taking in some salty air. If you don't believe me, he left a big pile of present proving his presence.
Ok, food; they have a microwave, hot water kettle, coffee maker and giant refrigerator. So, I'd suggest pre-making some meals and packing into an ice chest with as little ice as possible for the boat ride over (get ice...IF you need it once arrive on Avalon). Once at camp, you store all of your perishables in a bag in the fridge. I mean, you could even go super light and pack some of those dehydrated meals or just sandwiches. If you are a coffee snob like myself, bring your own coffee cup. They provide cups and utensils but the selection seems to come and go with the tides so, bring your own utensils, I'd say and just wash them. We went straight to Vons in Avalon before getting to camp and got some last minute groceries. I forgot to get a bag of frozen peas for snorkeling. Examples of food that suited us are, pb&j sandwiches (pre-made), string cheese, yogurt, olives, cereal and the ever-popular, Top Ramen! They did provide a continental breakfast while we were there; hard-boiled eggs, cereal, juice, muffins....
The outdoor shower reminded me of camp as a girl and the hike to the cross was a good morning burner before coffee. Also, walked to the water tank and saw my beach bison friend grazing on the hillside. But definitely, the sea kept calling for the oh-so-refreshing dip that I had been needing for months.
PS...don't do what I did and ignore slathering sunblock on during the day. I did get sunburned and that's a drag.