It’s been over a decade since Hurricane Ivan wreaked havoc upon the Gulf Shores, destroying the Gulf Shores State Lodge in addition to many other beachfront vacation rental properties in 2004. However, the professionals from Gulf Shores Rentals in Gulf Shores, AL want you to know that the rebuilding process is well underway and every day properties along the beautiful 32-mile stretch of coastline are being restored to their original beauty. In fact, the new Gulf State Park Lodge facilities and conference center are in their final phases of construction. 

Expected to open its doors in 2018, the new Gulf State Park Lodge will be owned and operated by the state government with Hilton Hotels providing additional marketing and quality control services. Visitors looking to plan their next trip to the coast will be excited to find that the Gulf State Park Lodge offers more than just first-class beachfront vacation rentals — it also features a variety of amenities such as public access to the area’s beaches, parks and walking trails. The new lodge will be paid for in part by funds from BP Oil reserved for the state in lieu of the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill which took place in 2010.

In addition to the new lodge being built there are also several other environmental reconstruction initiatives underway on the Gulf Shore, including restoring 50 acres of damaged dunes which are home to many native plants and animals species. An interpretive center and research and education center are also being built to help educate visitors and residents alike to learn about the valuable ecosystems located throughout the region.

The beachfront vacation rental professionals in the area understand how important environmental conservation is and they’re happy to report that much of the new Gulf State Park Lodge and the surrounding facilities will be built using the footprint of the old building meaning, there will be minimal harm to the surrounding environment during the construction process; the only things being expanded are the biking and walking trails.

Whether you’re looking to spend a memorable vacation with the family or just want to get away for the weekend, the professionals from Gulf Shores Rentals have a condo rental waiting for you. Contact them today at (251) 948-7000 or visit them online for a closer look at their rental properties and pet-friendly houses. You can also find them on Facebook.