Markland Coastal Beach Cottages

Pine-built oceanfront cottages on a private beach at the very top of Cape Breton, near Dingwall. Markland is the rare property where you wake to the Atlantic out one window and the Highlands out the other — and the only sound is the surf.

What to expect

• Stand-alone pine cottages with kitchens and decks
• Private beach access with a long sandy stretch
• A lodge with a small dining room and bar
• Quiet, restorative atmosphere; not for party crowds

Don't miss

• Sunset and sunrise on the same beach (the geography lets you do both)
• A drive to Meat Cove for the cliffs
• An evening campfire on the sand

Good to know

• Open seasonally, May through October
• Bring groceries; nearest store is in Dingwall or Cape North
• Cell service patchy; Wi-Fi available
• Pet-friendly in select cottages

Pair it with

• An Oshan whale tour from Bay St. Lawrence
• A drive to Meat Cove for the cliffs and chowder
• A hike on the Coastal Trail at the top of the park