If you're really into renting a home, I think the best place to check is Air BNB. In saying that though, when I had started a thread considering using Air BNB, a lot of people advised me against it - basically stating it was a lot safer to stay at a hotel instead. Obviously the ball is in your court and it's your choice, but it's certainly something to keep in mind!![]()
I have a friend in New Orleans who uses Air BNB to rent his home out, but he has an extremely long list of contacts from all his travels and most people who stay at his house are friends of friends. If you're with a large group, maybe staying in a stranger's home wouldn't be so bad since there is strength in numbers, but you still need to be careful.