--- title: "Romantic Getaway Near Austin: Cabin & Cabana Escape" url: https://sonsriverranch.com/blog/romantic-getaway-near-austin description: "A romantic getaway 45 min from Austin: spring-fed river, private safari cabin, candlelit firepit and a cabana for two — no hotel required." lang: en --- 🎉 Join us for Sunday Fun Day - $79 Cabanas! Includes Entry for 8! — BOOK NOW! 🎉 Join us for Sunday Fun Day - $79 Cabanas! Includes Entry for 8! — BOOK NOW! https://sonsriverranch.com/book-now Image: Romantic getaway near Austin at Son's River Ranch (https://sonsriverranch.com/assets/romantic-cabin-evening-Dfbn_FFR.webp) Back to Blog (https://sonsriverranch.com/blog)Couples # Romantic Getaway Near Austin: A Riverside Cabin Escape Spring-fed river, private firepit, hammock, stars — just 45 minutes from downtown. May 11, 2026 6 min read Kingsbury, TX Most "**romantic getaways near Austin**" lists send you to a wine room in Fredericksburg or a chain hotel in San Antonio. Skip both. The simplest version of a great weekend for two is a riverside cabin, a fire pit, and water clear enough to see the bottom. ## The cabin A Safari Cabin (https://sonsriverranch.com/safari-cabins) sleeps up to nine but works beautifully for two — high ceilings, real bed, A/C, and the firepit option for late-night talks. Glamping Cabins (https://sonsriverranch.com/glamping-cabins) are smaller and even cozier. Image: Couple in hammock at riverside cabin near Austin (https://sonsriverranch.com/assets/gallery-couple-hammock-BIjtR0V6.webp) ## The day Add a private cabana (https://sonsriverranch.com/cabanas) for your stay and you've got shade, a grill and a private bit of riverbank. Float together with an Ultimate Wristband (https://sonsriverranch.com/san-marcos-river-tubing), or rent a tandem kayak and paddle until you find a quiet pool. Overnight guests get **25% off** day rental add-ons. Image: Couple tubing on a romantic getaway near Austin (https://sonsriverranch.com/assets/gallery-couple-tubing-ZCaA82iu.webp) ## The evening Bring steaks for the BBQ pit, then move to the firepit when the stars come out. The property is dark enough that you'll actually see them — something most Austin neighborhoods can't promise. ## A note on timing Weekdays are dramatically quieter than weekends, and Safari Cabins are $99/night on weekdays through June 11th. Sunday-night arrivals are our personal favorite for couples — Saturday's tubing crowd is gone by check-in. ### Book your escape Reserve a Safari Cabin or Glamping Cabin and add a cabana to your stay. Book Now (https://sonsriverranch.com/book-now/overnight) ## Related reads - Weekend glamping in the Texas Hill Country: https://sonsriverranch.com/blog/weekend-glamping-texas-hill-country - Safari tent glamping near Austin: https://sonsriverranch.com/blog/safari-tent-glamping-near-austin - Riverside cabana life: https://sonsriverranch.com/blog/riverside-cabana-life ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Son's River Ranch", "alternateName": [ "Sons River Ranch", "SRR Kingsbury", "Son's River Ranch Kingsbury" ], "url": "https://sonsriverranch.com", "logo": "https://sonsriverranch.com/logo.png", "description": "Family-friendly riverside resort with private river access on the 72-degree spring-fed San Marcos River. 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