Little Adventures.
Big Memories.
Tidal Waves of Fun.
Soft play, bounce houses, and lawn game rentals for birthday parties, baby showers, and community events in Bluffton, Hilton Head, and beyond — we deliver, set up, and clean up, so you don't have to.
About Us
After hosting and attending our fair share of playground birthday parties with our daughter Emma, we realized age-appropriate party options in the Bluffton area were limited.
That’s when the idea for Little Tides Play Co. was born. We started Little Tides Play Co. because we believe the youngest kids deserve celebrations built just for them — soft, safe spaces made for little bodies still learning to climb and explore.
We're a husband-and-wife team based in Bluffton, SC, offering soft play rentals and party equipment delivered straight to your backyard, party venue, or community event. From first birthdays to community gatherings, we handle the setup and cleanup so you can focus on other details.
We clean and sanitize every piece of equipment between events, and every setup is designed to look as good as it feels for your kids to play in.
As a local soft play rental company based in Bluffton, we're proud to serve families and communities throughout the Lowcountry — including Hilton Head, Beaufort, Ridgeland, and Hardeeville.
Party Packages
Our signature soft play or lawn game rental setups bring the party to you.
Choose which package fits your space, budget, and guest list.
Each party rental includes delivery*, setup, breakdown, and full sanitization. All you need to bring is the fun.
Low Tide Package
$275 for 3 hours
Perfect for first and second birthdays and backyard gatherings.
Accommodates 4-6 children.
Space needed: Approximately 10’ x 10’
Includes:
White foam floor mats over the entire space
A 4’ x 4’ ball pit with white balls and stairs into the pit and a wedge slide
A crawling tunnel
One seated rocker
One animal hopper (choice of white or pink unicorn, horse, dog, green or blue dino, subject to availability)
6 foam stacking blocks
Standard package is all white; see below for color add-ons.
High Tide Package
$450 for 3 hours
Perfect for parties with mixed ages.
Accommodates 8-10 children.
Space needed: Approximately 10’ x 10’ for the soft play area and 10’ x 10’ for the bounce house
Includes:
White foam floor mats over the entire soft play area
A fence around the entire soft play area
One 10’ x 10’ bounce house
A 4’ x 4’ ball pit with white balls and a slide
Choice of a balance beam with stairs and wedge slide or a tunnel with stairs and a wedge slide.
A two-seater rocker
Two animal hoppers (choice of white or pink unicorn, horse, dog, green or blue dino, subject to availability)
6 foam stacking blocks
Standard package is all white; see below for color add-ons.
Balloon Bay
$250 for 3 hours
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Includes:
One 10’ x 6’ balloon dome and balloons
Sandbar Social
$100 for 3 hours
Why should the kids have all the fun?
Includes:
One regulation cornhole set
One giant Connect 4 set
One giant Jenga set (not pictured)
*Delivery within Bluffton town limits is free and included in the package price. Delivery outside of Bluffton requires a fee: $25 for Hilton Head Island, $30 for Hardeeville, $50 for Ridgeland and Beaufort.
Add Ons
Extra Hour: $50 for Low Tide, High Tide, and Balloon Bay packages and $20 for the Sandbar Social
Changing ball pit ball colors to light blue, light pink, red, or green: $25
Switching to light blue or pink floor mats and ball pit balls: $50
Add Sandbar Social onto the Low Tide, High Tide or Balloon Bay package: $75
Add the Balloon Bay package onto a Low or High Tide package: $175
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pick Your Package — Browse our soft play, bounce house, and lawn game packages and choose the one that fits your event.
Reserve Your Date — Submit an inquiry or booking request and lock in your date with a deposit.
We Deliver & Set Up — On the big day, we arrive early and set everything up. You don't lift a finger.
We Handle Pickup — Once the fun's over, we come back, break it down, and sanitize everything for the next family.
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We recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance, especially for weekend dates during peak birthday season — though we'll always do our best to accommodate last-minute requests.
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Our Low Tide and High Tide packages are made with kids under 5 in mind.
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The soft play area can be placed inside or outside. If placing it outside, the area must be clear of debris and flat. Driveways, pavements, and hard surfaces are best, especially for the foam tile mats, but grass is fine as long as it’s flat, clear of debris, and not muddy. For the safety of our guests, we will not set up outdoors if rain or inclement weather is in the forecast. See our rental agreement for more information.
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Safety comes first. If weather looks unsafe (rain or high winds) on your event day, we'll work with you to reschedule or provide a refund. Please see our rental agreement for full details.
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Yes, all equipment is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each use, before it comes to your event.
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Yes, we proudly serve the greater Lowcountry area, including Hilton Head, Beaufort, Hardeeville, and Ridgeland. A delivery fee may apply outside our free service radius.
