Off-Campus Housing
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Need a place to stay? Check out these listings of off-campus housing locations around the University. You can also find room availabilty, contacts, and other information that can help you decide which place is right for you. Please check with the supervisor by contacting them through the given information below. This site is specifically a resource for students looking for off-campus accommodations.
Last updated: September 8, 2009
Apartments
| Location | Contact Info | Rooms Available |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Student Housing | Tel: (808) 959-9518 | Please contact directly |
| Waiakea Lagoon View Apartments | Tel: (808) 969-7160 (office); (808) 969-6902 (Gen. Mgr.), (808) 960-3533 (resident mgr) E-mail: WLV@hawaii.rr.com |
30% |
| Waiakea Villas | (808) 981-0711, (877) 961-2841 - Toll Free | 13% |
| Hilo Bay Student Housing | E-mail: studentinfo@unclebilly.com | Please contact directly |
| University Palms Student Housing | (808) 895-8965; Just across the street from UHH | 30% |
| Tohbi Hale | (808) 935-8796 | Full |
Houses / Individual Listings
| Lister | Description | Rent | Address | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Lyn | 2.5 mi to UHH, near downtown; Incl utilities & internet; No smoking/drinking. Share kitchen & bath; Female preferred. International students welcomed. Deposit, references required | $450/mo furnished w/ 3 hrs monthly yard work. $475/mo w/o discount. | Laimana St., Hilo HI |
(808) 854-0895 |
| Mark, Jacob, Hus | House; Basic furnishings; Near Onekahakaha Beach Park | $375/mo w/ first month deposit; $100/mo Utilities (internet, trash, water, electric) | 11 B Machida Ln, Hilo, HI 96720 | (808) 990-9168 (808) 989-0539 (808) 217-7755 |
| Phillip Lopez | Studios; Partially furnished; Conveniently located near shops, buses, Hilo Town & the UH Hilo Campus | One-bedroom: $500; Two-bedroom: $600; minimum 6 month lease, subject to availability. | Hilo Val Hala Apts. 120 Puueo St., Hilo, HI |
(808) 203-6923 (808) 225-3822 |
| Lily | Bright, clean 2 bedroom 1 bath unit with full kitchen; upstairs of a house with separate entrance; Secluded yet convenient: 7 min drive to Keaau shopping center, 15 mins to Hilo; Non-smoker and no pets please | $950/mo; Rent includes: Electric, Catchment water; Minimum rental period: 3 months | 16-1004 40th St, Orchidland Estates Kurtistown, HI |
(808) 938-2387 |
| Shane Emerson | Looking for 3 roommates; 2 bedroom House; 2 people per room; 10 min walk to campus; looking for considerate, clean, outgoing roommates; preferably students; Kitchen & Living room is fully furnished, Full bedroom has 1 bed and desk | $500/mo for entire bedroom, $250/mo with 2 roommates; not including Utilities | 326 Wainohia Place Hilo, HI 96720 |
(406) 350-2866 |
| Jeff | Only 3 miles from Hilo town and UH Hilo; Located in quiet and cool area of Hilo with view of Mauna Kea | $400/mo; includes Utilities | Hilo, Kaumana | (808)-854-7968 (808)-936-7678 |
| Leah | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms; Renovated house; Walking distance to Hospital, College of Pharm, Bayfront; New appliances; Washer & Dryer; Large kitchen & Dining room | $700/mo plus half of utilities; 6 month lease w/ deposit | Wailuku Drive Hilo, HI |
(808) 935-4400 |
| Raphael / Teresa | New house very close to campus w/ 3 bedrooms, 2 baths; Female tenants requested, pref. 3 friends; Fully furnished; Minimum 1 semester | $550/mo or $750/mo for Master Bedroom; Utilities not included in rent; Deposit for 1 month | 297 Noelani Loop Hilo, HI 96720 |
(408) 410-2844 (408) 224-2809 |
| Eric Mecklenburg | Plantation cottage; 2 bedrooms & den, 1 bathroom; Landscaped yard; Easy street parking; Bayfront 2 blocks away; No pets or smoking; University is 35 min. walk or short bike ride; Basic furnishings; Faculty preferred | $1,000/mo; Deposit of $1,000; 3 month minimum rental period; Avail. 8/7/09; Owner pays water and sewer | 257A Ululani Street Hilo, HI 96720 |
(808) 430-2213 |
| Susan / Robert Hughes | Condominium & Studio; Basic furnishings incl. cable; Road Runner Avail; Coin-operated laundry; Swimming pool on 1st floor; Live-in manager helps provide safe, quiet atmosphere | $800/mo, deposit of $595; Rent includes utilities; Extra person $100/mo | Reeds Bay Hotel 175 Banyan Drive Unit #221 Hilo, HI 96720 |
(808) 967-7912 (808) 967-7289 |
| Creighton Ching | House; 1 room available; Nice, quiet neighborhood; 2 miles from campus; Non-smoking; Female preferred; Comes with washer, kitchen, and parking | $300/mo w/ 1-month deposit | 1237 Launa St. Hilo, HI 96720 |
(808) 959-9171 |
| Justin Avery | 4 bedroom house; Adjacent to UH Hilo; Newly renovated and fully furnished; Electricity, gas, water, wireless internet, telephone, cable TV; Off-street parking; Yard service; Trash pick-up; Washer/dryer included | $550/mo w/ 1 month deposit; 1 semester minimal rental period | 1314 W. Lanikaula Hilo, HI 96720 |
(808) 990-1421 |
| Katie Lambert | This is a very nice house to be shared with 2 other female students; House is in Hawaiian Paradise Park; Car required, 20 min drive into Hilo | $360/mo plus utilities; 1 month deposit | 15-165 17th Ave. Keaau, HI 96749 |
(808) 315-2081 |
| Joann | Approx. 1 mile to campus, 1/2 mile to Walmart; Clean, quiet, private; Smoking outside; No pets; Suitable for 1 person; Furnished & internet access | $600/mo plus $600 deposit; Utilities paid by owner | 670 Haukapu St. Hilo, HI 96720 |
(808) 969-9591 (808) 937-1426 |
| Eileen Tredway | Share upstairs of classic plantation home; Refurbished interior; Fully furnished room; House shared with 2 other adults; Cable, yard and garbe services; Off-road parking; Close to UH Hilo | $425/mo; $100 deposit | 722 Hinano Street Hilo, HI 96720 |
(808) 935-4770 |
| Ida | Upstairs of House; 3 bedrooms and family room; Suitable for 6 people | $450/mo per person; Deposit of first months rent; Utilities included except for cable | Waiakea Uka Hilo, HI |
(808) 333-5921 |
| Merle Lam & Co. | 3/2 townhouse with all appliances; 3 blocks away from campus | $1250/mo | Kawili Regency | (808) 935-3080 |
| Eric or Joslyn | 4/3 home with swimming pool; enclosed garage; Excellent neighborhood | $2000/mo | Kumukoa St. Hilo, HI |
(808) 935-3585 |
| Bob or Nan Sumner-Mack | 2 bedroom condo; Quiet rear first floor unit; 10-min drive from campus; One assigned parking place; Unfurnished | $900/mo; $900 deposit; 4 mo min. rental period; Available Sept. | Mauna Loa Shores, #111 1875 Kalanianeole Ave. Hilo, HI 96720 |
(808) 315-7031 |
| Cynthia | Looking for roommate in Plantation-style house; Partially furnished; One room available; Wireless internet, TV, futon, lamps; Female preferred | $600; $350 deposit; 5 month minimal rental period | 2711 Kilauea Ave. Hilo, HI |
(808) 443-6564 |
| Jennifer Ho | 1-bedroom furnished cottage; 20 mins from Hilo; Quiet, safe & private setting; Covered lanai; Full kitchen, queen bed & linens, washer; Covered parking; No pets | $650/mo includes all utilities; $650 refundable security deposit | Orchidland, Keaau, HI |
(808) 983-9451 c: (808) 937-5147 |
Tricia Malanka / Judith + Roger Mead |
3-Bedroom house; Living room, dining room, master bedroom, and family room furnished; Large, full-fenced property; 2 twin beds, stove, refrigerator, laundry room with washer & gas dryer; Pets on approval; Block away to bus stop, which goes to the University | $1000/mo if tenants take care of yard, $1100/mo if gardener is needed; utilities NOT included in rent; minimum 1 year lease | 15-2733 Akule St. Pahoa, HI |
(808) 324-0066 / (831) 375-9772 |
| James | Apartment/Condominium; 2 Bedrooms and living room; Kitchen and bathroom; Furnishing includes: Refrigerator and stove | $725/month; $725 deposit; utilities include: electric pd. by tenant; minimum rent is 1 semester | 322 Ohai St. #16 |
(650) 867-9051 |
* Please read below to find out how to advertise your listing here.
Searching for a Place
| Lister | Desired Unit | Tenant Pref | Rent Range | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ched & Wendy | House | Have 2 sons and 3 dogs; Looking for a home with fenced area; Prefer country or rural area; Excellent references; 2-3 rooms | $750</mo; 1 year rental minimum; Willing to pay pet deposit |
(808) 515-8516 |
* Please read below to find out how to add your name to this list.
Realtors (Other off-campus contacts)
The following are phone numbers of Realtors for additional off-campus listings and hotels should you require unexpected overnight stays:
- Ala Kai Realty - (808) 961-5561
- Day-Lum Properties - (808) 935-4152
- Ginoza Realty - (808) 969-1471
- Kawili Corporation - (808) 935-7522
- Marcus & Associates - (808) 839-7446
- Property Marketing Professionals - (808) 961-5210
- RSM, Inc. - (808) 961-5256
- Tapa Realty - (808) 969-1117
- Tracy Lewis, Inc. - (808) 935-7119 (Pam Kvicala)
Hotels
- Hawaiʻi Naniloa Hotel - (808) 969-3333
- Hilo Bay Hotel - (808) 935-0861
- Hilo Hawaiian Hotel - (808) 935-9361
- Hilo Seaside Hotel - (808) 935-0821
- Hilo Vacation Rentals - (800) 813-3306
Hostels
- Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures
- (808) 969-7097
- aloha@arnottslodge.com
- Hilo Bay Hostel
- (808) 933-2771
- hawaiihostel@hawaiihostel.net
- Hilo Tropical Gardens
- (808) 217-9650
- trish@hilogardens.com
Meal Plans
Students wishing to participate on a on-campus meal plan may download the Meal Plan form 
and submit it to the UHH Student Housing Office.
More information can be found on the UHH Campus Dining website at:
http://www.uhhcampusdining.com/
* Anyone interested in adding a listing to this page should fill out an Off-Campus Listing form
and send it to uhhntrso@hawaii.edu or drop it off at CC 313.