Food
- Basic consumable kitchen supplies like aluminum foil, plastic wrap, storage containers, spices, cooking oil, etc. When planning meals, don't forget the kitchen staples that are easy to take for granted.
- JC's Grocery in Brandon is open 8am - 6pm Mon-Sat, and 9am - 1pm on Sunday. JC's is a well-supplied small town grocer and our recommended first stop to support local business.
- Extensive grocery options in nearby Alexandria.
Paper Products
- Bedroom linens are provided, but paper towels, toilet paper, wipes*, tissues, napkins, toothpicks, etc. you will want to bring or buy locally.
- Often guests staying before you will have left some extras, but best not to count on them.
*Westwood Beach Resort uses septic tanks, and no wipes of any kind be flushed, regardless of what the package says.
Cleaning Supplies
- Dish soap is provided in kitchens.
- Laundry detergent if you plan to use the coin-op laundromat in Brandon during your stay.
- Similar to paper products, often times guests will have left some extra hand soap/sanitizer after their stay.
Bags
- Garbage bags (13 gal), food storage bags, beach gear hauling bags, etc.
Towels
- Dish towels, hand towels, bath towels, beach towels.
Electronics
- CHARGERS, power strips, extension cords, clocks, fans, camera, laptop, tablet, streaming device, portable video player, bluetooth speaker, radio, CD-player, cassette walkman, turntable, 8-track player...
- You may be coming to the resort to unplug, but doublecheck you've packed all your important items that do plug. If you forget a cord or an essential item, Dollar General in Brandon or multiple stores in Alexandria are there in a pinch.
Small Supplies
- Scissors, tape, notebooks, rubber bands, paper, pens, markers, pencils & sharpeners, safety pins, etc. You'd be amazed at the small things you find yourself wanting at random moments.
Other
- Favorite pillows/blankets, medicines, air fresheners, games, cards, books...