Peninsula
A peninsula is a geographical formation consisting of an extension of land from a larger body, surrounded by water on three sides.
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Geographical - Formation - Land - Water
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A peninsula can also be a headland, cape, promontory, bill, or spit.
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Headland - Promontory - Bill - Spit
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____RARE PENINSULA WAREHOUSE LOCATED NEXT TO GOOGLE!!!!! (mountain view)
Rare Peninsula Warehouse located next to Google on 1600 Shoreline. High 20'+ ceilings with sky-lights and 1 grade level door. Bathrooms and offices can be built for longer term tenant and location is really ideal. Located on the corner of Plymouth and Charleston this warehouse is unusual due to its proximity to 101 and its location amongst office users. Great opportunity for someone who needs warehouse in a safe area at a great rent. Asking $.90/SF NNN. Please reply for more info
PANO OCEAN/MT VIEWS, HIKING, FAM HOME, CLOSE TO SF, SFO, PENINSULA (coastside/pescadero) $2900 6bd
Close to the city and live in the country. Wonderful place to raise kids or just have a private, secluded place to live. 6 BR/5.5 BA--$2,900 PER WEEK OR $9,000/MONTH; Includes 2 BR/2 BA "in law" on lower level. COUNTRY ESTATE WITH PANO VIEWS OF OCEAN/MTS & HIKING TRAILS. Enjoy a soak in the Hot Tub and/or have a BBQ on the deck while taking in the 360 degree pano ocean and mountain views, just below Montara Mountain and overlooking beautiful Montara and Montara State Beach. Play croquet on the lawn or swing on the tree swing below. "Small town Montara is known for its unspoiled natural surroundings: perfect for a Bay Area vacation or temporary stay for a group who will appreciate 180 degree ocean views and Peninsula Open Space hiking trails in the backyard. Make this truly unique and secluded home your next dream vacation! Incredible sunsets; Country living--surrounded by hills and trees, with hiking trails/Montara Mountain in backyard; Open space and hiking right in back yard; Beautiful one of a kind, split level country style home; 3 minute drive, 20 minute walk, to spectacular Montara State Beach; Executive/family home; Expansive ocean & mountain views--one of the best views on the coast! Private, secluded home with spectacular ocean view, surrounded by mountains and trees; Can see Montara Beach and Farallone Islands from multiple rooms; Photos and more info: "http://www.770altavistaroadmontaraca.com" Email wildrudi@mac.com, or call (310) 721-2343 or (310) 745-3240, for inquiries or to make an appointment to see the home. Short term or long term rentals, as well as lease to own, will be considered. At the end of a private road and nestled on top of a tree-filled ridge, enjoy unobstructed views of Montara Mountain, flower-filled canyons, the Farallone Islands and the Pacific Ocean. This remarkable property includes 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms on the upper two levels, with ocean/forest views from every room and an ocean view deck spanning the entire house. With direct access to the rest of the home, the lower in-law portion features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, an office/living area, and full kitchen & laundry, completed in 2003. The in-law, great for guests or teenagers, has two of its own private decks from which to enjoy the ocean views. This property gives you a loft feeling, with its high vaulted ceilings and tastefully exposed wood beams. The social hub of the home is the inviting bi-level great room, combining country kitchen, family room and multi-station office area, all warmed by a wood burning stove, with an adjacent formal dining room and a mirrored living room. The living and family rooms are separated by a double-sided fireplace. There are three master suites with private bathrooms, one with a separate entrance, for au pair or other privacy convenience. The ultra private, romantic master suite features a jetted tub, bidet, double sinks, his and hers walk-in closets, sliders opening onto its own ocean-view deck and a priceless view out of its cathedral style windows. A 6th bedroom on the main floor is ideal for a nursery or a private office. Plentiful storage options include numerous built-in bookshelves and three office style workstation areas. The endless upgrades include three wood/gas burning fireplaces, recessed lighting, new sliders, copper gutters and uniquely sized windows. The main level front deck features a garden waterfall/pond, outdoor fireplace, large natural wood hot tub and plenty of space for barbeques, entertaining or just watching the sun set over the oceans horizon. Stay in the country, with easy access to San Francisco, SFO Intl and or the Peninsula/Silicon Valley; minutes from fine dining and boutique shopping. Nearby professional level repertory theater near by, as well as concerts at the renowned Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society. Large boat harbor, small plane airport, and world famous surfing are five minutes away. Great horse property on 1.3 acres; Great for dogs--fenced yard area and lots of room to run, both in yard and surrounding area, as well as small animal pen; 25 minutes to S.F. International Airport; 45 minutes to San Jose International Airport; Garage. 3 Bedrooms have private bath; 4th bedroom/office has 1/2 bath; 2 Bedrooms + 2 bathrooms downstairs. Home less than 15 years old and in terrific shape; Separate entrance for one of the upstairs bedrooms (for "au pair" or live in nanny option); 3 built in home offices with spacious desk/work areas (2 in main house, 1 in the separate unit on lower level); Jacuzzi in master bath; Tree swing in yard; Beautiful manicured lawn area; Vaulted ceilings; Two wood/gas stoves; Wrap around decks; Sophisticated alarm system; Short term or long term rentals, as well as lease to own, will be considered.
Furnished Room in House Peninsula Hills (san carlos) $750
Furnished Room / HouseShare San Carlos Hills Great Location in Peninsula Hills Home, Houseshare with kitchen privileges. Lots of street parking, quiet neighborhood, watch out for deer @ night. Eaton Park, Canyon Park close by. 2 miles to 101, 1 mile to I280. 8 miles from Stanford, 3 miles to Canada, 4 miles to CSM, CND, Menlo C. Must be responsible male/female, NO PETS, and NO SMOKERS. Terms: 6 month lease converting month to month after 6 months, rental application required. Room is 12' x 12', has 3' x 7' closet, hardwood floors. Furnished with Queen Bed, Desk & Chair, Futon, Dresser, Bookshelf, Lamp & Rug plus TV/VCR combo. Room has Cable/TV, Internet(wired and wireless) and east facing window for bright morning sun. 2900 sq. ft. House has 3 bathrooms, washer and gas dryer, 2 fireplaces, fenced backyard with open space behind house until you get to the park. Kitchen is well equipped with microwave, rice cooker, panini grill, electric appliances and plenty of pots, pans and dishes for those who enjoy cooking. Deposit required. Email with contact information and times available to visit and tell us about yourself.
CHARMING VINTAGE BEACH GETAWAY! Thksgvg/Xmas/NY ;-) (Pacific Grove, Monterey Peninsula)
This is one of the prettiest months of the year here! Please view our VIRTUAL TOUR!! http://www.distinctivehometours.com/tour.asp?tour=PacificGrove Come get cozy in our classic Craftsman duplex in historic Pacific Grove! Built in 1925 and decorated in beach cottage charm, it has 1200 sq. ft. of comfort and delight! 2 stories (well, 3 with garage and storage) 2 bedrooms, one upstairs with 2 queens and a peek of the Monterey city lights and the bay, and 1 bedroom down with 1 queen (can sleep up to 6 total). Two bathrooms, one on each floor. All amenities...cable TVs, DVD, wireless internet, wonderful old world kitchen with new appliances, full laundry, BBQ. One car garage with extra room for your bikes, golf clubs, sea kayaks, dive gear. Located right on the edge of the village with its historic buildings, great restaurants, shops, galleries and museums. Only 2+ blocks to the white sand, wind-protected beach at Lovers' Point! (We have beach chairs for you!) Take the bike/recreation trail (bike, rollerblade, walk, jog) to the Monterey Bay Aquarium (new Sea Otter Display on now!!), Cannery Row, Fishermans' Wharf and Monterey. Watch the seals and sea otters all along the way! Go deep sea fishing, whale watching or just take a cruise in the bay! Pebble Beach and the 17 Mile Drive are 5 minutes from us, Carmel (shopping and art gallery heaven) 10 minutes. Take a nice hike at Pt. Lobos and have lunch in Big Sur. Go winetasting in Carmel Valley! Walk the beaches, enjoy the wild Pacific waves or be amazed by the sunsets at Asilomar, play golf at Pebble Beach or PG Muni, many of whose holes are along the ocean and bay. $300/nt net includes cleaning fees and all linens + $200 refundable damage deposit. Price does not pertain to holidays and special events. Discounts for weeklong and midweek stays. AVAILABLE THANKSGIVING (3 nights,4 days $900) CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS...$2500/week Fall in love with our town, our home and each other! SHORT TERM RENTALS... Contact owner, ncornil@comcast.net ALSO, PLEASE ASK US ABOUT OUR WEST SHORE LAKE TAHOE LOG CABIN & GUEST HOUSE..Here are the links to our virtual tours: http://www.tahoehometours.com/tour.asp?tour=sunnysidelogcabin http://www.tahoehometours.com/tour.asp?tour=sunnysidelogcottage THANKS!!
Office, warehouse and airconditioned workroom (san carlos) $6500 5464sqft
Easy Freeway access,mid-peninsula location. 1,144 square feet of front office and associated warehouse that has a 1,000 sq.ft.air conditioned work room near the back entry door and a delivery entrance on Tanklage Ave. 20 foot ceilings in the warehouse includes pallet rack (104 pallet spaces) and is fully sprinklered. Off street parking for 4 vehicles included.
Santana Row LOFT with HUGE balcony (san jose west) $2995 1bd
Live in the most desirable location on the Peninsula... Come home to world-class shopping, fine dining and an amazing nightlife every day. You will enjoy this high-end community and all it has to offer, hands-down the best Sunday Farmers' Market! The loft is beautiful-40 foot ceiling, custom paint and exquisite mirror detail throughout. Master bedroom + full bath upstairs, 1/2 bathroom and guest bedroom/office are located downstairs. The master bedroom includes a gorgeous catwalk with custom railing. Master bath has dual vanities with marble and a soaking tub. There is a walk-in closet and washer dryer as well. Downstairs you will find the kitchen loaded with granite and mirror detail. The main living area opens up to an incredible private patio-an amazing extension of living space. Central heat & air as well. One secured underground parking space included, with an option for two at an additional cost. No pets/no smoking in the loft please. $2000 security deposit + 1st month's rent due prior to move-in. Please reply to schedule a viewing.
resort living and save gas (san bruno) $1325 1bd
1 bedroom upper unit peninsula place centrally located minutes to 101,280,380 sfo airport. on the quiet side of the complex. steps away from secured laundry and swimming pool hot tub sauna gym state of the art equipment walk to bayhill shopping and newly renovated tanforan mall and century theaters. walk to tgif chilis wells fargo mollie stones and on and on oh yes bart. Call mrs.day 650-878-4516 please leave a message
LARGE STUDIO-CONDO WITH SWIMMING POOL VIEW AT PENINSULA PLACE (san bruno) $1150
Available Immediately. All amenities including Pool, Sauna, Spa, Tennis Court and Club House. Water and Garbage included. Covered Parking Space, Laundry Room, Car Wash and Security on duty. Corner of San Bruno Avenue and Highway 280. Easy access to 380 and 101. Close to Bart and Caltrain Station. Walking distance to Bayhill and Tanforan Shopping Center. One year lease preferred. Need $1,250.00 for security deposit. Please bring your credit report. Call 415-606-0208 or 510-222-0366 to make an appointment
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