Bristol (pop. ~900) is a compact, friendly county seat in the Florida Panhandle with easy access to the Apalachicola River, Apalachicola National Forest and Torreya State Park—perfect as a low-cost, peaceful multi-week base if you like hiking, paddling and small-town charm while working away from home.
When you need more to do, Tallahassee is an easy ~40–45 minute (≈44‑mile) drive for restaurants, museums, bigger grocery options and the regional airport, so you won’t feel completely isolated between shifts.