--- title: "Son's Island: Private Daycation Near San Antonio" url: https://sonsisland.com/ description: "Skip the crowds. A private 3.5-acre island with cabanas, kayaks, paddle boards & glamping on Lake Placid โ€” 45 minutes from San Antonio." lang: en --- ๐ŸŽ‰ Open Every Day for Fall Break! 10/9 to 10/17 โ€” BOOK NOW! ๐ŸŽ‰ Open Every Day for Fall Break! 10/9 to 10/17 โ€” BOOK NOW!: https://sonsisland.com/book-now Image: Aerial view of Son's Island private resort with thatched cabanas and docks at sunset (https://sonsisland.com/images/hero.webp) Private Island Resort โ€ข Seguin, Texas # Your Private Island Awaits Reserved cabanas. Private docks. Zero crowds. A lake day that actually feels like a vacation. Book Your Cabana: https://sonsisland.com/book-now ## Wait, a Real Island? Yes, Son's Island is an actual island with 3.5 private acres on Lake Placid in Seguin, Texas โ€” you literally cross a bridge to get here. Reserve your own lakeside cabana with a private dock, paddle out on kayaks and paddleboards, swim, grill, hit the rope swing, fly down the frog slide. Just 11 miles from New Braunfels, about 45 minutes from San Antonio, and about an hour from Austin, it's the kind of slow, sunlit day your family and friends will talk about for years. Check Availability: https://sonsisland.com/book-now ## Why Families & Friends Keep Coming Back Moments of joy, relaxation, and togetherness on our private island. Image: Aerial view of Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/island-aerial-B6cN421I.jpg) Image: Family enjoying lakeside cabana at Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/family-cabana-W7gdpRg0.jpg) Image: Cabana with floating mat on the lake (https://sonsisland.com/assets/cabana-floating-mat-pg-xKdvh.jpg) Image: Family fun on floating mat at Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/family-floating-Cd1oAdmr.jpg) Image: Mother and son kayaking at Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/kayaking-DxCVX0Ef.jpg) Image: Beach volleyball game with cabanas (https://sonsisland.com/assets/beach-volleyball-CfX51UiM.png) Image: Relaxing in a hammock overlooking the lake (https://sonsisland.com/assets/hammock-relaxing-BL7IlMZ6.jpg) Image: BBQ grilling at the cabana (https://sonsisland.com/assets/feature-bbq-CVU09y9n.jpg) Image: Cabana interior with seating and lake view (https://sonsisland.com/assets/cabana-interior-DiS9nKIb.jpg) Image: Large group of kids having fun (https://sonsisland.com/assets/group-kids-cabana-BjEqE0OJ.jpg) Image: Paddleboarding and swimming activities (https://sonsisland.com/assets/blog-hero-paddleboard-C7UJguE_.jpg) Image: Couple relaxing on floating mat (https://sonsisland.com/assets/couple-floating-ee1PzDHS.jpg) ## Everything You Need. Nothing You Don't. Every cabana comes fully equipped for the perfect lake day. Image: Private Dock with Ladder (https://sonsisland.com/assets/feature-dock-BTppCxI6.jpg) Private Dock with Ladder Image: Hammock (https://sonsisland.com/assets/feature-hammock-D57VItYD.webp) Hammock Image: Picnic Table + Bar Top (https://sonsisland.com/assets/feature-picnic-table-Bj-mxn91.jpg) Picnic Table + Bar Top Image: Charcoal BBQ Pit (https://sonsisland.com/assets/feature-bbq-CVU09y9n.jpg) Charcoal BBQ Pit Image: Electricity + Fan (https://sonsisland.com/assets/feature-fan-CvZp2Jmb.webp) Electricity + Fan Image: Running Water (https://sonsisland.com/assets/feature-water-1G1BNpZm.jpg) Running Water Image: Shaded Cabana (https://sonsisland.com/assets/cabana-hammock-BxrVfbgq.jpg) Shaded Cabana Image: Beach Volleyball Access (https://sonsisland.com/assets/feature-volleyball-CrUKeiKp.jpg) Beach Volleyball Access Image: Frog Slide Access (https://sonsisland.com/assets/feature-waterslide-CQGmWnYc.webp) Frog Slide Access Image: Cornhole + Lawn Games (https://sonsisland.com/assets/feature-cornhole-CL0E2U_E.webp) Cornhole + Lawn Games Optional Add-On ## Add Kayaks, Paddleboards & iFloats Our most-loved upgrade. One wristband, unlimited 45-minute sessions all day โ€” life jackets included. Image: Kayaks (https://sonsisland.com/assets/kayaking-DxCVX0Ef.jpg) ### Kayaks Single & tandem sit-on-tops โ€” paddle the calm Lake Placid perimeter. Image: Stand-Up Paddleboards (https://sonsisland.com/assets/blog-hero-paddleboard-C7UJguE_.jpg) ### Stand-Up Paddleboards 10'โ€“11' all-around SUPs โ€” flat, spring-fed water, great for beginners. Image: iFloats (https://sonsisland.com/assets/cabana-floating-mat-pg-xKdvh.jpg) ### iFloats Big floating lily-pad mats โ€” lounge, jump, repeat. $29.99 per person All-day watercraft wristband Unlimited 45-minute sessions ยท life jackets provided free Add to Your Booking (https://sonsisland.com/book-now) ## Simple as 1-2-3 Book, arrive, and enjoy. We handle the rest. 01 ### Book Online Choose your date and cabana. Entry for 8 included. 02 ### Cross the Bridge Drive across our 100-foot wooden bridge onto your private island. 03 ### Relax All Day Swim, grill, kayak, nap in a hammock. Your cabana is home base. ## A Cabana Rental is Required to Enter Son's Island 55 private waterfront cabanas, each with its own private dock and swim ladder. One cabana reserves entry for up to 8 guests (15 max). Image: Private waterfront cabana on Lake Placid (https://sonsisland.com/assets/booking-modal-bg-Bu2xVLHf.jpg) Area A - Cabanas Image: Cabana with private dock and swim ladder (https://sonsisland.com/assets/blog-hero-palapa-CQ-ynQYa.jpg) Key Cabanas Image: Inside a Son's Island cabana (https://sonsisland.com/assets/cabana-interior-DiS9nKIb.jpg) Area B - Cabanas Image: Hammock at a waterfront cabana (https://sonsisland.com/assets/cabana-hammock-BxrVfbgq.jpg) Area C - Cabanas ## Activities Image: Swimming (https://sonsisland.com/__l5e/assets-v1/cc9aed44-d852-4528-ba24-e1bc4a31e8aa/activity-swimming.png) Swimming Image: Kayaking (https://sonsisland.com/assets/kayaking-DxCVX0Ef.jpg) Kayaking Image: Paddleboarding (https://sonsisland.com/assets/blog-hero-paddleboard-C7UJguE_.jpg) Paddleboarding Image: Rope Swing (https://sonsisland.com/__l5e/assets-v1/8f8aa53d-e501-447c-9c8c-0b0526306f0b/activity-rope-swing.jpg) Rope Swing Image: Frog Slide (https://sonsisland.com/assets/feature-waterslide-YN1lhBX8.jpg) Frog Slide Image: Sand Volleyball (https://sonsisland.com/assets/beach-volleyball-CfX51UiM.png) Sand Volleyball Image: Fishing (https://sonsisland.com/__l5e/assets-v1/d381d926-e119-4139-97a3-ff7dff92ce86/activity-fishing-boy.jpg) Fishing Image: BBQ Grills (https://sonsisland.com/assets/feature-bbq-CVU09y9n.jpg) BBQ Grills Image: Hammocks (https://sonsisland.com/assets/hammock-relaxing-BL7IlMZ6.jpg) Hammocks ## Don't Take Our Word For It Trusted by thousands of Texas families since 2014 Image: Rachel enjoying Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/testimonial-rachel-D7GRbMe0.jpg) "This was so much easier than the river. We'll be back every summer." Rachel Houston Image: Kevin enjoying Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/testimonial-kevin-B7PZgw77.jpg) "Wow!! What a wonderful place to take the family!" Kevin New Braunfels Image: Carole enjoying Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/testimonial-carole-B6USeCYG.jpg) "A bit of paradise in an unexpected location!" Carole Austin Image: Jim enjoying Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/testimonial-jim-KZW7KvaJ.jpg) "Clean, private, no riff-raff. Well worth the money." Jim San Antonio Image: Sofia enjoying Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/testimonial-teens-kayak-CPTTVwue.jpg) "The kids had the best time kayaking and exploring. Already planning our next trip!" Sofia Dallas Image: Jasmine enjoying Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/testimonial-mom-daughter-BuGJojv3.jpg) "Such a peaceful spot for mommy-daughter time. We felt so relaxed." Jasmine Round Rock Image: Marcus enjoying Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/testimonial-friend-group-tHXv8AWg.jpg) "Perfect for our friend group getaway. The cabana was all ours!" Marcus Houston Image: Carlos enjoying Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/testimonial-young-adults-C0Ux8cxU.jpg) "Best weekend ever! The water was amazing and the vibes were unmatched." Carlos Austin Image: Ashley enjoying Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/testimonial-girlfriends-BFujXRHQ.jpg) "We come here every year for girls' day. Nothing else compares!" Ashley San Marcos Image: Brittany enjoying Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/testimonial-bachelorette-B5AqNuzR.jpg) "Had my bachelorette here and it was absolutely perfect. Highly recommend!" Brittany Seguin Image: David enjoying Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/testimonial-big-family-3yFquFCq.jpg) "Brought the whole family and everyone had a blast. Great for all ages!" David Corpus Christi Image: Maria enjoying Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/testimonial-couple-float-C9boBgM4.jpg) "So relaxing floating together. This place is a hidden gem!" Maria San Antonio Image: Ryan enjoying Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/testimonial-dad-kids-DZgLHhlN.jpg) "Dad of the year award! The kids talked about this trip for weeks." Ryan Waco Image: Jennifer enjoying Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/testimonial-mom-expecting-D5ssUwAP.jpg) "Even while expecting, I felt comfortable and relaxed here. Beautiful spot!" Jennifer Boerne Image: Heather enjoying Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/testimonial-heather-DhF7LvpI.jpg) "The staff was amazing. The whole experience was awesome!" Heather College Station ## Cabana Pricing Weekdays as low as $99 โ€” Saturdays $349, Sundays $249. One flat rate per private waterfront cabana, up to 8 guests included. ### Saturday $349 per cabana ### Sunday $249 per cabana ### Friday $149 per cabana ### Monday $149 per cabana ### Tue / Wed / Thu $99 lowest weekday rate Add-on: all-day tubing + kayak wristband $29.99 per person. Rates shown are average summer pricing. Spring and fall are typically lower, and holiday weekends run higher. Submit an inquiry for an exact quote on your dates. ## Affordable for Groups, Priceless for Memories Split among 8 people? That's as low as $12.50 per person for a full day. ### Day Cabana From $99 /day 10:30 AM โ€“ 6:30 PM - Entry for 8 guests - 2 parking spots - All amenities included https://sonsisland.com/book-now ### Evening Rental From $49 7:30 PM โ€“ 10:30 PM - Perfect for sunset gatherings - Same great amenities - Star-filled skies https://sonsisland.com/book-now ### Nearby Glamping From $79 /night At our sister properties, 5โ€“13 miles away - Creekside cabins & glamping tents - Spring-fed Cibolo & Geronimo Creeks - Pair with your day at the island https://sonsisland.com/nearby-glamping View Full Pricing (https://sonsisland.com/book-now) Weekdays and off-season = lower prices. Summer weekends = book early! ## Lake Days Shouldn't Be This Hard A lake day only works when your space is guaranteed. ### The Old Way - Fighting for a spot on the lake - No shade, no seats, no space - Crowds, chaos, and stress - "Will we even have fun?" ### The Son's Island Way - Your reserved cabana waiting for you - Private dock, hammock, BBQ pit included - Capacity-limited for your peace of mind - "Best day we've had in years" ## Why Private Matters How a private 3.5-acre island compares to a crowded public Texas lake park. | What you get | Son's Island (Private) | Public Lake Park | | --- | --- | --- | | Your space | Reserved private cabana | First-come picnic table | | Crowds | Capacity-limited island | Packed shoreline, no buffer | | Dock access | Private dock at your cabana | Public ramp, shared | | Cook setup | Charcoal BBQ + picnic table | Bring your own or none | | Group size | Entry for 8, up to 15 | Whoever shows up next to you | | Parking | Free, included for 2 cars | Hunt for spots, paid | ## Book Your Cabana Reserve your private cabana online in minutes. Reserve Your Cabana: https://sonsisland.com/book-now See Pricing ## Ready for Your Island Getaway? Your next favorite family memory is just a booking away. Book Now (https://sonsisland.com/book-now) Questions? Call us: 877-577-7667 ## Hours, Parking & FAQ Open daily โ€” reopened Spring 2026. ### What are your hours? ### Where do we park? ### What should we bring? ### How many guests can a cabana hold? ### Are pets allowed? ## Want to Make It a Weekend? Stay Overnight Nearby Son's Island is day-use only this season โ€” but our two nearby sister properties on spring-fed creeks have you covered for the night. ### Son's Geronimo 21 identical creekside cabins on spring-fed Geronimo Creek. - 2 queen beds + 2 day beds - Full kitchen - Private bath, hot shower - A/C + Wi-Fi - BBQ pit, fire pit, picnic table - Large porch on the creek View Cabins at sonsgeronimo.com https://sonsgeronimo.com/ ### Son's Rio Cibolo 100+ acres along 2 miles of spring-fed Cibolo Creek. - Glamping cabins, bell tents & family cabins - 2 miles of spring-fed Cibolo Creek - 100+ acres of Hill Country - Fire pits & BBQ pits at every site - Kayaks & paddleboards on-site - 20 min from San Antonio Plan a Weekend at sonsriocibolo.com https://sonsriocibolo.com/ ## Explore the Son's Island Getaways, LLC. Family Six unique waterfront properties across the Texas Hill Country. ### Son's Rio Cibolo 100-acre retreat near San Antonio Learn More https://sonsriocibolo.com/ ### Son's Geronimo 21 waterfront cabins near New Braunfels Learn More https://sonsgeronimo.com/ ### Son's River Ranch San Marcos River tubing Learn More https://sonsriverranch.com/ ### Son's Blue River Camp 8 acres on San Marcos River Learn More https://bluerivercamp.com/ ### Son's Guadalupe Guadalupe River tubing Learn More https://sonsguadalupe.com/ ## Structured data ```json [ [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Son's Island", "alternateName": "Son's Island Getaways, LLC.", "url": "https://sonsisland.com", "logo": "https://sonsisland.com/og-logo.png", "description": "Son's Island is a private island family getaway near San Antonio offering cabana rentals, glamping, kayaking & paddle boarding in the Texas Hill Country.", "sameAs": [ "https://www.facebook.com/sonsislandfun/", "https://www.instagram.com/sons.island/", "https://www.youtube.com/c/SonsIsland", "https://www.sonsriocibolo.com", "https://www.sonsguadalupe.com", "https://www.sonsriverranch.com", "https://www.sonsblueriver.com" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "telephone": "+18775777667", "contactType": "customer service", "email": "info@sonsgetaways.com", "areaServed": "US", "availableLanguage": [ "English", "Spanish" ] } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Son's Island", "url": "https://sonsisland.com", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": "https://sonsisland.com/blog?q={search_term_string}", "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LodgingBusiness", "name": "Son's Island", "description": "Private island family getaway near San Antonio with cabana rentals, glamping & overnight stays.", "url": "https://sonsisland.com", "telephone": "+18775777667", "priceRange": "$$", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "110 Lee St", "addressLocality": "Seguin", "addressRegion": "TX", "postalCode": "78155", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 29.5205, "longitude": -97.9036 }, "amenityFeature": [ { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Private Cabanas", "value": true }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Kayaking", "value": true }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Paddle Boarding", "value": true }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "BBQ Grills", "value": true }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Glamping", "value": true } ], "aggregateRating": { "@type": "AggregateRating", "ratingValue": "4.9", "reviewCount": "15", "bestRating": "5", "worstRating": "5" }, "review": [ { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": "5", "bestRating": "5" }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Rachel" }, "reviewBody": "This was so much easier than the river. 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