Lofoten Handbook

May's

Family-run modern apartments in Reine village, with studios for one or two and two-storey units with two bedrooms, plus Maybua, a two-bedroom cabin at the water's edge with a wood stove.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Apartment in Reine

Why stay here

It is in Reine itself, a base for Reinebringen, kayaking into Reinefjorden and boat trips to Moskstraumen, and the owners offer advice on local trips. The studios and two-storey apartments each have their own kitchen and bathroom, and interiors use local art and craft. Maybua is built on the pattern of the old fishermen's cabins and sits at the water's edge.

Who it’s for

  • Couples
  • Families

The studios suit solo travellers and couples; the two-bedroom apartments and Maybua suit families or friends travelling together.

Highlights

  • Studios and two-storey two-bedroom apartments
  • Maybua cabin by the water, sleeps five
  • Run by a Reine family
  • Booking page lists apartments for 2–4 guests

Things to consider

These are self-catering apartments; the site does not mention breakfast or a restaurant. Maybua is the unit described as being by the water.

The accommodation

Studio apartments with kitchen and bathroom; two-storey apartments with a kitchen-living room, bathroom and two bedrooms (the booking page lists May's Apartments as a group for 2–4 guests); Maybua, a cabin with two bedrooms, bathroom, living room, large kitchen and wood stove (5 guests).

Facilities

  • Kitchen
  • Self-catering

Location

On Kirkeveien in Reine village, about 60 km (roughly an hour's drive) from Leknes Airport.

Kirkeveien 36/38, 8390 Reine

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Questions

Where is May's?
May's is an apartment in Reine, in Lofoten. Its address is Kirkeveien 36/38, 8390 Reine.
Which airport is nearest to May's?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Leknes Airport (LKN), about 33 km away. The distance by road is longer.
How far is May's from the Moskenes ferry quay?
About 4.1 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Does May's have a kitchen?
Yes. The sources for this page list a kitchen at May's.
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Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.