How Much Does It Cost to Rent Cabins for a Family Reunion in Texas?
The honest answer is "it depends," but that's a useless answer when you're trying to plan a family reunion and pitch the cost to twelve relatives in a group text. So here's the version with real numbers. At Son's Geronimo, cabin rentals start at $99/night on weekdays and shoulder-season weekends. Build a reunion budget from there based on group size, length of stay, and a few choices that swing the total by hundreds of dollars per family. Below is exactly how to think about it, with worked examples.
The short answer
For a typical family reunion in Texas, expect to spend somewhere between $300 and $700 per cabin for a 2–3 night stay, before taxes. The total reunion bill depends on:
- How many cabins you book — sized to your group.
- How many nights — most reunions are 2 or 3.
- When you go — weekdays and shoulder seasons start at $99/night; summer weekends and holidays cost more.
- How you book — booking direct vs through Airbnb or VRBO can swing the total by 10–18% in service fees alone.
If you want the deeper breakdown — including a sample reunion budget, what's actually included, and how to keep the cost down — read on.
How to size your reunion
The first decision is how many cabins you need. Each Birdhouse Cabin at Son's Geronimo sleeps up to 6 — two queen beds and two twin day beds — with a full bathroom and full kitchen. Use the table below as a starting guide:
| Group size | Suggested cabins | Typical reunion style |
|---|---|---|
| 10–15 guests | 3 cabins | Small immediate family |
| 20–30 guests | 5–7 cabins | Multi-generation weekend |
| 30–50 guests | 8–12 cabins | Extended family reunion |
| 50–80 guests | 13–18 cabins | Large reunion or multi-family event |
| 80+ guests | Full property buyout | Exclusive use of all 25 acres |
For a deeper sizing walk-through, our large group cabin rental guide has more detail by group type.
Sample reunion budgets
These are approximations using a $99/night base rate. Real prices vary by season and weekday vs weekend. They're meant to anchor expectations, not to quote anyone.
Small reunion: 12 guests, 3 cabins, 2 nights
- 3 cabins × 2 nights × $99 = $594 base
- + taxes & cleaning ≈ $130
- Approximate total: ~$725
- Cost per family of 4: about $240 for the weekend
Mid-size reunion: 30 guests, 6 cabins, 3 nights
- 6 cabins × 3 nights × $99 = $1,782 base
- + taxes & cleaning ≈ $390
- Approximate total: ~$2,170
- Cost per cabin family: about $360 for the long weekend
Big reunion: 60 guests, 12 cabins, 3 nights
- 12 cabins × 3 nights × $99 = $3,564 base
- + taxes & cleaning ≈ $780
- Approximate total: ~$4,350
- Cost per cabin family: about $360
Full-property buyout: 80+ guests, exclusive use, 3 nights
Full-property buyouts are quoted directly because pricing depends heavily on dates. As a ballpark, expect a per-cabin total in the same range as above, with the entire 25-acre property — pools, hot tubs, game room, creek frontage — exclusively yours for the weekend. Call 877-577-7667 for a buyout quote.
What's already included (so you don't spend extra)
One of the biggest hidden costs at most family reunion venues is everything that isn't in the room rate. Activities cost extra. Pool access costs extra. The "amenities" turn out to be a list of things you can pay to add. At Son's Geronimo, the cabin rate covers:
- Full kitchen in every cabin (no eating out three meals a day)
- Two heated pools and two hot tubs
- Free kayaks, paddleboards, and tubes for the spring-fed creek
- Game room, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes
- Firepit, picnic table, and BBQ at every cabin
- 2 free all-day tubing passes per cabin at our sister property on the Guadalupe
- Fiber WiFi and smart TV in every cabin
For a reunion, that "kitchen in every cabin" line matters more than people expect. A group of 30 eating out for three meals a day for three days will spend $1,500–$2,500 on food alone. A group of 30 with kitchens, a couple of grocery runs, and one big group dinner spends a fraction of that.
The hidden cost most people miss: OTA service fees
Booking through Airbnb or VRBO looks competitive at first because the nightly rate is the same. The difference shows up at checkout, where Airbnb tacks on a service fee of about 14–18% and VRBO around 10–15%. On a $4,350 reunion total, that's $435 to $780 in extra fees that go to the booking platform, not to the property.
Booking direct at sonsgeronimo.com skips that fee entirely. We also include a best-rate guarantee — if you find a lower price elsewhere, call us and we'll match it. Read our full booking direct vs Airbnb & VRBO comparison for the math on a sample stay.
Tips to lower your reunion cost
Go on a weekday
Sunday–Thursday rates start at $99/night. A 3-night Sun–Wed reunion can cost the group 30–40% less than the same trip Friday–Sunday in July, and you get more of the property to yourselves.
Pick the shoulder season
March, April, October, and November have great weather, lower rates, and far less competition for the popular weekends. The spring-fed creek is at its clearest in spring, and the leaves on the pecans turn in fall.
Right-size your cabin count
It's tempting to over-book "just in case." Most reunion planners we work with end up needing one fewer cabin than they first estimated, because day-trip relatives often choose to stay nearby instead. Start with the lower end of the sizing chart and add a cabin if you need to.
Plan one big group meal, not three
The cabins have full kitchens and the property has firepits and BBQs. The cost-effective move is one shared dinner for the whole reunion (potluck or catered) and the rest of the weekend cooked or grilled per cabin. A few coolers, a Costco run, and you're done.
Book direct
This is the single biggest saver. Skip the OTA service fee, get the best-rate guarantee, and call the on-site team if anything comes up. Check availability here.
How this compares to other reunion options
Hotel blocks
Hotels seem cheap until you do the math. A $150/night room × 30 rooms × 3 nights = $13,500. And families don't actually want to spend a reunion eating in a hotel restaurant or hanging out in a lobby. You also lose the ability to gather as one group — there's no "everyone meet at the firepit" in a Hampton Inn.
One large vacation house
Big vacation rentals usually max out around 14–20 guests. The few that go higher are expensive ($1,500–$3,000+ per night), and they put 30 people in a single house with one or two kitchens. Privacy disappears, the bathrooms become a problem, and grandparents end up sleeping near the cousins.
State parks or campgrounds
Cheapest option, but only works if your whole group is comfortable in tents or RVs. Most multi-generation reunions have at least a few people who aren't.
Multiple cabins on one property (this option)
Each family gets their own cabin with its own bathroom and kitchen. Everyone gathers at the property's pools, firepits, creek, and game room. Grandparents sleep well, cousins have space to crash, and the math scales: cost per cabin stays roughly the same whether you book 3 cabins or 12.
Frequently asked
Do you offer group discounts?
Discounts depend on the season and the days of the week. Weekday stays and shoulder-season weekends typically have the most flexibility. Many reunion groups looking for a discount come Sunday–Thursday in spring or fall. Call 877-577-7667 for a custom group quote.
Can we book the entire property?
Yes. Full-property buyouts give your group exclusive use of every cabin on the 25-acre property — including the pools, hot tubs, game room, and private creek frontage. Pricing is custom based on dates.
How far in advance should we book a reunion?
For summer weekends and holiday weekends, 6–9 months is normal for larger group bookings. For weekday stays and shoulder-season trips, 2–3 months is usually plenty.
Is there a deposit?
Yes — we collect a deposit at booking and the balance closer to your stay. The exact amount depends on the size of the reservation. The team will walk you through it on the booking call.
Can we bring a caterer or food truck for a group meal?
Yes. Many reunion groups bring in a caterer for one big meal and cook the rest in their cabins. We can recommend local caterers and BBQ trucks who've worked the property before.
The bottom line
For most Texas family reunions, the realistic budget is somewhere between $725 for a small weekend and $5,000+ for a large multi-family long weekend — driven mostly by group size and length of stay, with $99/night as the starting cabin rate. The cheapest version is a weekday stay in spring or fall with a few cabins. The most-included version is a multi-cabin booking with the kitchens, pools, hot tubs, kayaks, and firepits all built in. The version that costs the least per family is almost always booked direct, on a weekday, with one shared meal and the rest cooked at the cabins.
If you'd like a custom quote, call 877-577-7667 or read our family reunions page. Ready to check dates? Check availability here.
