01-31-2010, 08:45 PM
I agree with Kathy..check both VRBO and Craig's List. We've gotten great renters from both sources (BTW, our Orchidland vacation cottage in your price range, but already partially booked for June through Craig's List). Email the owners of properties that look good, and since you're local, arrange to go see the place. It's fine to ask for discounts, but be realistic in your request... June tends to be a busy month (for us at least), so owners may not have much flexibility.