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[Home](/) 2. [Stay Overnight](/stay-overnight) 3. Waterfront Cabins Near Austin ![Waterfront cabins near Austin on the spring-fed Cibolo Creek at Son's Rio Cibolo](/assets/hero-riverfront-cabins-C2aWQ3jA.webp) # Waterfront Cabins Near Austin — Creekside Cabins 1 Hour South Spring-fed creek, private hot tubs, fire pits, and kayaks. Couples and small-group escapes about an hour south of Austin via 130. Check Availability & Pricing 100+ Acres on Cibolo Creek ~1 Hr South of Austin Open Year-Round for Couples & Groups 1,000+ 5-Star Reviews ## Austin's Quieter Hill Country Alternative — No 290 Crawl, No Crowds Son's Rio Cibolo is about 1 hour south of Austin, on spring-fed Cibolo Creek in Marion, TX. Everyone in Austin knows Wimberley and the Frio — almost nobody knows about Cibolo Creek, and that's exactly why it works: calmer water, smaller crowds, lower rates, and only about an hour south of Austin on I-35 or 130. No fighting the 290 weekend crawl, no 3-hour drive west. It's the kind of place where you can actually unplug — coffee on the deck, paddleboard at golden hour, hot tub under the stars. Couples weekends, friend trips, work-from-cabin getaways. Family-friendly too if that's your crew. ## Pick the Cabin That Fits Your Trip From cozy waterfront cabins for two to bigger setups for the crew — every cabin is steps from the water. ![Waterfront cabin at Son's Rio Cibolo](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) ### Waterfront Cabins Sleeps 2 to 6 — 2 queen beds and 2 twin day beds with full kitchen, bathroom, AC, and private creek access right out the door. See Cabins ![Deluxe Safari Cabin at Son's Rio Cibolo](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) ### Deluxe Safari Cabins Sleeps up to 7 — 3 full beds plus a futon couch, AC, full kitchen & bath, and private deck overlooking a beautiful pecan orchard and longhorns. See Cabins ![Glamping cabin at night at Son's Rio Cibolo](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) ### Glamping Cabins Poolside retreats with 2 queen beds, AC, kitchenette, and everything you need — starting at only $79/night. [See Cabins](/glamping) ## A Weekend at Son's Rio Cibolo ### Friday - Check in at 3 PM — unload, settle in - Walk the creek and pick your favorite quiet spot - Fire up the grill at your private firepit - Hot tub under the stars — Hill Country dark skies ### Saturday - Slow morning — coffee on the deck - Paddleboard or kayak the spring-fed creek - Cast a line at the dam, or hit the hammock - Sunset cookout, drinks at the firepit ### Sunday - Easy brunch in the cabin kitchen - One last dip or paddle before packing up - Quick walk through the trails - Check out by 11 AM — or extend with a cabana day ## Things To Do at the Creek ![Paddleboards on Cibolo Creek](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) ### Paddleboarding Glide across 2 miles of calm, spring-fed creek — beginner-friendly. ![Fishing on Cibolo Creek](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) ### Fishing Cast from the bank or dock — bass and perch in season. ![Kayaking on Cibolo Creek](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) ### Kayaking Single and double kayaks on a spring-fed creek made for cruising. ![Hiking trails in the Hill Country](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) ### Hiking Walk 100 acres of trails through live oaks and wildflowers. ![Swimming in Cibolo Creek](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) ### Swimming Cool, clear creek with shallow wading areas and deeper swimming pools. ![Campfire at sunset](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) ### Campfires Every cabin has its own firepit — perfect for unwinding after dark. ![Game room with arcade and pool table](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) ### Game Room Air hockey, pool, foosball, and arcade games — easy rainy-day backup. ![Hot tub under the stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) ### Hot Tubs Soak under the stars — the perfect way to wind down after a creek day. ![Sand volleyball court](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) ### Volleyball Sand volleyball court ready for a match — gather the crew and serve it up. ![Heated swimming pool](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) ### Pool Cool off in our heated swimming pool — open seasonally for all guests. ![Outdoor basketball court](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) ### Basketball Shoot hoops on our outdoor court — friendly pickup games welcome. ![More activities at Son's Rio Cibolo](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) ### And More Picnic spots, lawn games, feed the longhorns... with plenty of room to roam — there's always something to discover on 100 acres. ## What's Included Cabins for 2 to 7 Guests Private Creek Access Kayaking & Paddleboarding On-Site Hammocks, Fire & BBQ Pits at Every Cabin Heated Pools & Hot Tubs ~1 Hr South of Austin ## Location & Getting Here Son's Rio Cibolo sits on over 100 acres along Cibolo Creek in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Close enough for a quick escape from Austin, far enough to feel like a real getaway. Downtown Austin — 1h 15min Buda / Kyle — 55 min Round Rock — 1h 30min ## What Guests Are Saying "An excellent choice for a weekend getaway. The room was exceptionally clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The game room was organized and offered a wide variety." — Ruchi Shukla Verified Google review · 3 months ago "This place is amazing. We stayed in a waterfront cabin. Place was well cleaned up — clean towels, blankets and sheets. Property is well kept as well as the game room. Highly recommend this place." — Jesse Cantu Verified Google review · 5 months ago "A fun get away with friends. The cabins are clean and well equipped. Good place to rest after a full day of activities. They have lots of fun options like kayaks, game room." — Abdul Majeed Sultan Verified Google review · 4 months ago ## Austin Getaway FAQs ### How far is Son's Rio Cibolo from Austin? ### Is it worth the drive from Austin? ### How much does it cost to stay, and what are the cabin options? ### What's included with an overnight stay? ### Do I have to pay for kayaking and paddleboarding? ### What's the address? ## The Easier Hill Country Cabin Trip from Austin Son's Rio Cibolo gives Austin guests a quieter, simpler creekside getaway than the standard Hill Country trip — about an hour south on I-35 / 130. 100 acres, spring-fed Cibolo Creek, kayaks and paddleboards, heated pool, hot tubs, fire pits, and a game room. Pet-free and smoke-free. Bringing the family? See [family cabins near Austin](/family-cabins-austin). Or check [kayaking near Austin](/kayak-austin). Coming from elsewhere? [San Antonio](/waterfront-cabins-san-antonio), [Houston](/waterfront-cabins-houston), [New Braunfels](/waterfront-cabins-new-braunfels). ## Ready to Plan Your Creekside Getaway? Book your waterfront cabin and unplug for a few days Book Your Getaway Traveling with kids, or planning a kayaking day trip? Browse [family cabins](/family-cabins-austin), [glamping cabins](/glamping), or [kayaking & paddleboarding options](/kayaksanantonio). ## From the Blog — Waterfront Cabin Guides [View all posts](/blog) [ ![Waterfront Cabin Rentals Near San Antonio: Wake Up On the Creek](/assets/hero-riverfront-cabins-C2aWQ3jA.webp) Waterfront Cabins ### Waterfront Cabin Rentals Near San Antonio: Wake Up On the Creek True creekside cabins on spring-fed Cibolo Creek with AC, private firepits & Kayak & Paddleboard Wristbands ($19.99/person). 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