When you stop in one of the neighborhoods along the Intracoastal Waterway, taking in its vibrant ecosystem, you will see why so many residents have selected the area to call their home. It is, for all practical purposes, the city's eastern frontier, not quite the Beaches, not quite Jacksonville. It is a unique community, a place like no other in Northeast Florida. In addition to a peaceful atmosphere, the area also enjoys more moderate temperatures than in town as cool ocean breezes sift in. The areas leading to the Intracoastal have seen quite a boom, too, particularly along Atlantic Boulevard. Developments have sprung up along Girvin and San Pablo roads offering a range of prices starting in the $70,000's. At Duval County's north and south Intracoastal boundaries are two gated communities, Queen's Harbour Yacht & Country Club on Atlantic Boulevard and Marsh Landing, just south of the Duval County line in Ponte Vedra Beach. Queen's Harbour, which has been steadily growing for the past 10 years, has been a big hit with boaters because of its easy Intracoastal and St. Johns River access through a freshwater lock system, and with golfers because of its Mark McCumber-designed course. Home sites are available from $110,000 and up, and homes begin in the $300,000's. On the south end of the Intracoastal, just past Butler Boulevard is Marsh Landing. The more tenured of these two communities, Marsh Landing opened in 1982. About 900 homes already have been completed with prices ranging from the mid-$300,000's to more than $4 million. Home sites start at $175,000 and go up to almost $2 million. Homes on the Intracoastal start at more than $1 million.  Queen's Harbour Yacht & Country Club Queen's Harbour is a picturesque golf and yacht community bordering the Intracoastal Waterway near the beaches of Jacksonville. Many homes offer sweeping vistas of the Intracoastal. Others are located on the deep fresh water lagoon that is connected to the Intracoastal via an ingenious navigational lock system. Still others are located along the green fairways of the 18 hole championship golf course that's one of the top-rated courses in North Florida. Well elevated and covered with giant oak trees, Queen's Harbour is truly one of the most beautiful properties in the entire area. Homes range from low $200's to well over $2 Million. Affordable Luxury.... In a sense, Queen's Harbour offers the best of all worlds. Its homes and homesites are tucked away in an enclave of approximately 1,000 acres. Yet, a trip to the airport takes less than 30 minutes via the uncongested Dames Point Bridge. Downtown and other major employment centers are within 20 minutes of the front gate. Some of the best beaches in the country are just 3 miles away and Mayo Clinic is only 4.8 miles down the road. Excellent day care facilities, award winning schools and a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and theatres are likewise but a short distance away. From the moment you arrive at our entrance, you will know that you are about to begin an experience that only a select few will ever enjoy. It is an experience of living well. Special care has been taken in the planning of Queen's Harbour to insure that it is a pleasant and diverse community; that there is something for everyone's enjoyment. Florida's only deep fresh water harbour, a Mark McCumber designed 18 hole championship golf course, and a magnificent sports complex highlight the opportunities for recreation and leisure.The choices are as varied as individual preferences. The community's Sport's Complex has a Junior Olympic pool, a fitness center, 8 tennis courts, a soccer field, a basketball court, and play ground. You can walk or bike to it all. People in the mainstream of business and social life demand easy access to commercial centers, air travel, and recreational activities as well as church, health and educational facilities. In a sense, Queen's Harbour offers the best of all worlds. Its homes and homesites are tucked away in an enclave of approximately 1,000 acres. Yet, a trip to the airport takes less than 30 minutes via the uncongested Dames Point Bridge. Downtown and other major employment centers are within 20 minutes of the front gate. Some of the best beaches in the country are just 3 miles away and Mayo Clinic is only 4.8 miles down the road. Excellent day care facilities, award winning schools and a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and theatres are likewise but a short distance away.  Marsh Landing Country Club Located in beautiful Ponte Vedra Beach, this gated community features an 18-hole golf course; Intracoastal Waterway harbor with deep water access and private docks accommodating up to 70' vessels; 10 tennis courts with a club house; Golf clubhouse with dining room; pool; and children's playground. Located close to the Atlantic Ocean and within a convenient commute to downtown Jacksonville, this family-oriented community has the feeling of a home town, with comfortable neighborhoods and an award-winning country club, where club members can meet over a fine meal or tee off on the golf course designed by Ed Seay. Bike and walking paths meander throughout the community, giving residents opportunities to exercise or socialize with their neighbors. Many Marsh Landing residents also participate in bridge, gardening and fishing clubs. The Marsh Landing community opened in 1982 and received the "Test of Time" award in the mid-nineties from Northeast Florida Planning and Zoning, granted to developments at least 15 years old which demonstrate "proven aesthetic value and integration with the environment." Living in Marsh Landing conveys that satisfying feeling of knowing that you have made the perfect choice for your home - the right balance of comfort, beauty, activities, convenience and privacy. Immerse yourself in the lifestyle. Discover that unique living experience called Marsh Landing!