St. Marys is a handsome, walkable coastal town with a relaxed small‑town feel, waterfront parks, fresh seafood, and easy access to the ferry for wild Cumberland Island — perfect for multiweek contracts if you want low‑stress evenings filled with kayaking, birding and historic downtown dining rather than nightly city bustle.
You’ll still have bigger‑city options close by — Jacksonville is roughly a 40‑minute drive for flights, nightlife and major medical/retail needs — so you get affordable, scenic coastal living with urban amenities within easy reach.