EXCHANGE HOUSING & RENTALS – MAY 2008

 

Prepared and posted by the Women’s Campus Club

Bachman Annex 2, 2444 Dole Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822

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TWO WEB ADDRESSES: www.hawaii.edu/housing/#faculty  OR www.soest.hawaii.edu/rentals

 

NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS! The price of an ad is $10 per unit per issue and for more than 2 units is $25/issue. You may send your ad with a check payable to Women’s Campus Club to the above address or email your ad (preferred) to Rubano@hawaii.edu with check to follow. Ads are limited to 3 lines (about 30 words) and will be edited accordingly. PLEASE TYPE ADS TO MINIMIZE ERRORS, PARTICULARLY ON EMAIL ADDRESSES. NO UH PHONE NUMBERS. NO ADS WILL BE TAKEN BY PHONE!

 

The deadline for the next month’s issue is the 25th of the current month. The Editor reserves the right to edit, and the Women's Campus Club reserves the right to refuse ads. Publication of these ads does not constitute endorsement of their contents. The Exchange complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1962 and with Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 515, known as the Fair Housing Act.

 

EXCHANGES, OPPORTUNITIES & SITUATIONS WANTED

 

Exchange for Seattle: New faculty member seeks 3 bedroom rental house within bicycling distance of UH Manoa (family of 4, teenagers), garden, view. Exchange possibility: Leaving 4 bedroom house in Seattle (living area 1700 sq ft, land 3800 sq ft), 3 miles west of UW with good bike trail connection; could exchange, or simply rent ($2400/mo). Both starting 1 July. Contact 206-669-8544

 

Mature female photojournalist, Big Island resident, seeks approx 3-month rental between Nov-March. Would prefer Windward side, quiet, private, allergen-free (no basements or under house, no carpet or indoor pets).

pfrier@aloha.net

 

Christmas House (Apartment) Sitting / Inexpensive Rental Sought:  Local with professional references has mother visiting for Christmas!  Will pay (cheap) and/or work (cleaning, pets, plants, etc…) for comfortable place December 15-30, location very flexible.   Please call 735-5597 or email vkoenig@hawaii.rr.com.  

 

HOUSING FOR RENT – SHORT OR LONG TERM


Diamond Head Area:  On beach and park, 1 BR, quiet, clean. Gorgeous ocean and DH views. Near Bus. Furnished, W/D, wireless, parking, surfboard locker. June 1st, 5 months, $2300/mo. Looking for reliable, quiet person/couple. No smoker/pets. (808)203-7907 http://picasaweb.google.com/susanna.still/DiamondHeadApartment

 

Diamond Head Area: Partly furnished 1 BR (large), lanai with view of Diamond Head, located in Pualei Circle, near bus, beach, and Waikiki. Covered parking stall. $1525/month to nonsmoking tenants with refs and deposit. 6 month lease. Available after May 1. Call 808-926-2594 or 808-428-7421.

 

Diamond Head Area: Furnished 2 BR, 1.5 bath, newly renovated, lanai with view of Diamond Head, located in Pualei circle, near bus, beach, and Waikiki. Covered parking. $1995/mo to nonsmoking tenants. Deposit, 3 month lease, available now. 808-230-8414.

 

Downtown Honolulu: HARBOR SQUARE -TOWN TOWER Executive living across the street from Aloha Tower Marketplace, 3 blocks from HPU and 2 mi from UH Manoa.. Views from this 2Br/2 full Bath on the 25th floor are fantastic. Enjoy ocean breezes from the large lanai. Partly Furnished; incl electricity, W/D, pool, $2500/mo Open house April 29, 2pm - 5:30 PM. Questions please call 808-492-7995.

 

Hawaii Kai: 3 BR 2 Ba house, quiet, near bus stop, 20 min drive to UH. Fully furnished, W/D, 2 covered parking. No smokers/pets. $2100/mo incl utilities. Avail 6/20-7/20. Req refs and 1 mo deposit. reginalumsden@earthlink.net

 
Ka’a’awa Beautiful quiet setting, spacious 2 bedroom-additional sitting room could be a third bedroom. View ocean/Koolau Mountains. Water, garbage, and yard service paid. No pets Available June 7--$2,300/month. bantonelis@aol.com 226-3073

 

Kahala Heights: Cool, quiet, ocean view fully furnished 2/1.  Share W/D, yard. On bus line, minutes to UH, shopping. No smoker/pets.  Available July 1, 2008, $1,550/mo + deposit. All utilities, cable, internet included.   Call Carl at 808-220-8038 or bonham@mac.com,  http://homepage.mac.com/bonham/Apartment/

 

Kailua: 2 BR 1 Ba home on large, beautiful property on the water near Kailua Beach. Cable, wireless internet, fully furnished. Walk or kayak to Kailua Beach. Close to Kailua Town. $3000/mo – price reduced for longer stays (includes utilities, yard service). No smokers. Avail June 15th to end of Sept. Gregg at swshman@hotmail.com  or 808-383-4734.

 

Kaimuki: "Gorgeous view 3 bedroom 2 bath corner apartment.  Sunny with large lanai. Close to bus, UH, Wai'alae restaurants and shops.  $2200 per month includes utilities and one parking space.  Available June 1, 2008. Please email carmadja@aol.com."

 

Kaneohe-Pohakea Pt: 2/2 fully furn condo w/lanai & view of K-Bay & mts; lge pool & tennis cts; quiet setting, walk to shopping & buses; 20-35 min dr to UH; central air-conditioning, fully equipped mod kitchen, TV VCR, stereo, W/D. Deposit, refs, lease required. No smokers/pets. Rent $2500 for 2 adults. 310-271-8074, email joed@cs.ucla.edu

 

Manoa: New hillside 1 bedroom home; near Bus line and U.H., fully furnished. Includes all new furniture, linens, towels, fireplace, china, carpets, TV, Stereo, VCR, all kitchen appliances. Wi-Fi internet access.  Outdoor lanai w/ ocean & mountain view. Private on street parking. Perfect for U.H. faculty or professional. No smokers, pets. Refs req. Photos available. Available June 1, 2008, 6-month lease min. $1950.00/mo.including utilities. One month deposit. Phone installed w/answering machine. Mr. Lane 808- 988-3335 or 523-3794 any time. Leave message. E-mail: stevewlane@aol.com

 

Manoa: Immaculate separate large studio with full kitchen.  Great Diamond Head & ocean views.  No smoke/pets.  Quiet single/professional.  Water & Electric included in rent.  W/D, within walking distance to UH.  References and security deposit required.  Available 5/1/08.  $1050.  Call 808-226-9117 or email: rana@hawaii.rr.com.

 

Palolo: Deluxe studio apartment, 8 minutes from UH, Manoa, fully furnished, cable TV, WI-FI, on quiet, private street. For rent by week or month. Short term only. www.theheavenlyretreat.com or email maryedev@hawaii.rr.com or call 808-737-4421.


Tantalus: 1/1, fully furnished w/1 cat, May 21–Aug. 5. VERY peaceful, private, nature lover's dream. Wrap around lanai, panoramic windows w/ view over private valley + Tantalus peak. Parking for 1 car. 15 min. to downtown or UH. $1700/mo. inc. wi-fi + util. Req refs, rent + deposit at sublet lease signing. Contact: rosend@hawaii.edu.

 

Waikiki: Large 2 bedroom 2 bath fully furnished condo. Ocean/Diamond Head view. Pool. Steps to Kapiolani park, beach, surfing, dining and entertainment.  Dishwasher, washer/dryer, cable TV (2), broadband internet.  No pets, no smoking.  June to September (flexible).  $2400 + utilities.  921-2344.

 

Waikiki-Aston Island Colony: Lge fully furnished studio, lux unit w/lanai. Lge TV, A/C, microwave, cable, etc. Lge pool, Jacuzzi and security. Dramatic view ocean/mtns, Ala Wai Canal, and UH. Prefer non-smokers. $1195/mo. Can rent by week. 808-735-2938 or 808-554-1039.

 

HOUSING TO SHARE

 

Diamond Head Area: Fully furnished room including utilities, kitchen priv, cable & internet, bike storage, laundry room. Quiet location nr Diamond Head and bus lines. Available after May 20 to non-smoking female grad student or instructor. $650/mo, refs, deposit. Call Ann 808-926-2594 or 928-7421.

 

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BEWARE OF SCAM TARGETING PEOPLE ADVERTISING RENTALS

 

Please be alert for an email scam where individuals say they want to rent your (unspecified) unit, at unspecified dates, sight unseen, and are eager to pay in advance. Sample scam email:

 

3/1 from Janet Benson at abzolute2006@Yahoo.com  Subject: I am interested in renting your room.

Hello,  I am Janet Benson am interested in renting your room, I am female 24 years old from united arab emirate dubai, I am coming to study my masters in {MainCampus in area university} So i need an apartment to stay so i will like you to tell me more about the room and you can try as much to send me the pictures of the room,i do not smoke,no pets and i am not dirty and friendly as well. Do get back to me with the price of the room per month and the term of lease, hope to read from you soon warmest regards e-mail address: j.benson2007@gmail.com Janet Benson

 

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VISIT THE THRIFT SHOP ON MANOA CAMPUS!  Located opposite the Credit Union at the end of East-West Road. There is a wide variety of items including toys, fabrics, infant clothing & supplies, men’s & women’s clothing, books & magazines, audio & video tapes, kitchen stuff, small appliances, and small items of furniture. Scheduled hours are Tuesday 10 AM- 1 PM and Thursday noon to 3. Additionally, END OF MONTH SALE on the LAST Saturday of the month when the Shop is open from 9:00 to noon and everything is half off. Parking validated for a one hour shopping spree.