Cavendish is the busiest summer address on the Island: the beaches of the national park, Green Gables, and hundreds of cottages, inns, motels and short-term rentals along the north shore, from Stanley Bridge to New Glasgow and North Rustico.
For owners, the summer season is everything, and guest reviews decide next year's bookings. One of the easiest complaints to avoid is "the room was too bright." On June 21 the sun rises at about 5:20 a.m. here and sets at about 9:09 p.m. Light-filtering curtains will not cut it.
We fit blackout and durable products for cottages and rentals across the north shore, with installs scheduled in spring and fall so nothing is off the market in peak season. Blinds are made in our Halifax workshop and installed by our own crew.
What north shore cottages need
Real blackout. Blackout roller or cellular shades with side channels or outside mounts.
Damp-proof durability. Faux wood and moisture-resistant fabrics for cottages closed all winter.
Guest-safe, guest-proof. Cordless or motorized shades. No cords to break or tangle.
Atlantic Light in Cavendish
Approximate times, calculated for Cavendish's location. Compare all 45 communities.
| Shortest day (Dec 21) | Longest day (Jun 21) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 7:54 a.m. | 5:20 a.m. |
| Sunset | 4:28 p.m. | 9:09 p.m. |
| Daylight | 8 h 34 min | 15 h 49 min |
| Sun height at noon | 20° | 67° |
What it means for your windows: In midwinter the sun never climbs higher than about 20 degrees here, so it reaches far into south-facing rooms. That is welcome warmth on a cold afternoon and a real glare problem on a TV or a laptop. With the June sun up at about 5:20 a.m., east-facing bedrooms need blackout with sealed edges for anyone who likes to sleep past dawn.
Communities we serve
We also serve North Rustico, Brackley, Rustico and the north shore.
Popular in Cavendish
- Roller shades: clean and simple, sheer to blackout
- Cellular shades: the warmest window covering you can buy
- Faux wood blinds: built for steam and damp
- Motorized blinds: Google Home, Alexa and HomeKit
Around Cavendish
Stanley Bridge
Stanley Bridge sits on the river where it meets New London Bay, a few minutes from Cavendish, with its wharf, its marina, and cottages and homes along the water.
Cottages and rentals here need blackout for guests and durability for damp winters.
What we fit most here: blackout roller shades in bedrooms, moisture-resistant faux wood and solar shades on water-facing windows.
What blinds suit a waterfront cottage? Moisture-resistant blackout shades for bedrooms and solar shades for water-view living areas.
Do you install in spring? Yes. Spring and fall are our main cottage install seasons.
New Glasgow, PEI
New Glasgow, PEI sits on the River Clyde between Cavendish and Hunter River, a small community known for its lobster suppers, its farms and its cottages. (Looking for New Glasgow, Nova Scotia? It has its own page.)
Homes here are farmhouses, year-round homes and cottages, and the needs follow: warmth for year-round homes, blackout and durability for rentals.
What we fit most here: blackout roller shades for cottages and rentals and cellular shades for year-round warmth.
Do you serve New Glasgow, PEI? Yes, as part of our north shore visits.
What blinds help year-round homes stay warm? Cellular shades, double-cell for the coldest rooms.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best blinds for a PEI cottage rental?
Blackout roller or cellular shades in bedrooms, moisture-resistant faux wood or roller shades in kitchens and bathrooms, and cordless operation throughout. They improve guest sleep, stand up to turnover and handle a damp winter.
When should I book blinds for a Cavendish cottage?
Book a measure in early spring for installation before late June, or in late summer for a fall install, so units are never off the market in July and August.
Do you supply inns and motels?
Yes. We supply room packages for inns, motels and resorts, with blackout systems and durable fabrics, scheduled in the off-season. See hospitality.
Nearby: Kensington · Charlottetown · All of Prince Edward Island