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Kaikanten Rorbuer

Self-catering rorbu apartments of 40 to 60 m² at Ureveien 188 in Sennesvik, about 7 km in a straight line from Leknes, each with a kitchen and private bathroom, some with a sea-view balcony or terrace.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Lodge with rorbuer in Sennesvik gamle, near Leknes

Kaikanten Rorbuer lets rorbu apartments at Ureveien 188 D in Sennesvik on Vestvågøy, about 6.9 km in a straight line from Leknes. Booking.com classes it as a lodge, and it had 136 guest reviews there averaging 9.1 when checked.

Three apartment layouts are listed: a 60 m² three-bedroom unit with four beds, a 50 m² two-bedroom unit with five beds including a sofa bed, and a 40 m² two-bedroom unit with three beds. Each has a kitchen with a dishwasher, oven and coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, and its own shower room.

Some units have a terrace or balcony facing the sea or the mountains. Answering guest questions, the business confirmed that the kitchen is not shared with other guests and that the bedrooms have blackout blinds.

Why stay here

Rorbu apartments with their own kitchens and blackout blinds in the bedrooms, from a business with a long run of guest reviews on Booking.com.

Who it’s for

  • Families

Families and groups of four to seven, depending on the unit, who want to cook for themselves in Sennesvik.

Highlights

  • Rorbu apartments of 40, 50 and 60 m²
  • Private kitchen and bathroom in each unit
  • Blackout blinds in the bedrooms
  • Some units with sea-view balcony or terrace
  • Free WiFi and free parking

Things to consider

Check-in is 16:00 to 23:30 and the property needs to know your arrival time; check-out is 07:00 to 11:00. Upper floors are reached by stairs only. Children aged 6 and over are charged as adults. The listing contradicts itself on cots (one line quotes NOK 200 per night for under-3s, another says none are available), so ask first. No pets.

The accommodation

Three layouts are listed: a Three-Bedroom Apartment (60 m²) with a large double, a double and two singles; a Two-Bedroom Apartment (50 m²) with a large double, three singles and a sofa bed; and a Two-Bedroom Apartment (40 m²) with a large double and two singles. Private bathrooms with showers; some units have an additional toilet or bathroom.

Room types at Kaikanten Rorbuer
UnitSleepsBeds and layout
Three-Bedroom Apartment660 m²; a large double bed, a double bed and two single beds
Two-Bedroom Apartment750 m²; a large double bed and three single beds in two bedrooms, plus a sofa bed
Two-Bedroom Apartment440 m²; a large double bed and two single beds

Facilities

  • Sea view
  • Kitchen
  • Self-catering
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking

Flat-screen TV, radio, washing machine, parquet floors, desk, board games and high chair; some units with a balcony, terrace or patio and sea, lake or mountain views. Free WiFi and on-site parking. Non-smoking rooms. Payment by bank card or cash.

Self-catering. Units have a kitchen or kitchenette with dishwasher, oven, stovetop, toaster, coffee machine, fridge and kettle, and the business says the kitchen is not shared. No meals are listed on Booking.com.

Location

At Ureveien 188 D, 8352 Sennesvik, on Vestvågøy. Kartverket's nearest named place is Sennesvik gamle, and Leknes is about 6.9 km away in a straight line.

Ureveien 188 D, 8352 Sennesvik, Norway

Distances the listing gives

  • Vestvågøy Rådhus: 10 km
  • Leknes Airport: 11 km
  • Lofotenmat: 13 km
  • Borga Radarstasjon: 34 km

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Getting there

Booking.com gives Vestvågøy Rådhus as 10 km away, Leknes Airport 11 km, Lofotenmat 13 km and Borga Radarstasjon 34 km.

Questions

Is the kitchen shared at Kaikanten Rorbuer?
No. Asked by a guest, the business said the kitchen is for that guest's party only.
Do the bedrooms at Kaikanten Rorbuer have blackout blinds?
Yes. The business confirmed the bedrooms have blackout blinds or curtains.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kaikanten Rorbuer?
Check-in is between 16:00 and 23:30 and check-out between 07:00 and 11:00. Tell the property your arrival time in advance.
What size are the apartments at Kaikanten Rorbuer?
Booking.com lists three layouts: 60 m² with three bedrooms, 50 m² with two bedrooms and a sofa bed, and 40 m² with two bedrooms.
Can children stay at Kaikanten Rorbuer?
Yes. Children aged 6 and over are charged as adults. The cot policy on the listing is contradictory, so confirm with the property.
Are pets allowed at Kaikanten Rorbuer?
No. Pets are not allowed.
Where is Kaikanten Rorbuer?
Kaikanten Rorbuer is a lodge with rorbuer in Sennesvik gamle, near Leknes, in Lofoten. Its address is Ureveien 188 D, 8352 Sennesvik, Norway.
Which airport is nearest to Kaikanten Rorbuer?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Leknes Airport (LKN), about 7.3 km away. The distance by road is longer.
Does Kaikanten Rorbuer have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Kaikanten Rorbuer.
Is there parking at Kaikanten Rorbuer?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at Kaikanten Rorbuer.
What is Kaikanten Rorbuer's guest rating?
Kaikanten Rorbuer is rated 9.1 out of 10 on Booking.com from 136 reviews, as checked on 16 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.