HERE ARE SOME RESOURCES FOR EXTENDED TRAVEL!!
When we travel, we love to go for an extended period of time. We have used several sources with great success. I'd recommend that you try:

1. Rentals with private owners: http://vrbo.com This is an excellent resource. And remember, these are private individuals...they can be flexible. If they do not have a monthly rate, just ask.....If you want a discount...just tell them you will take excellent care of their place.....You never know...For example, when we went to Mexico, the weekly rate was $800. We got the place for $1200 for the month including all taxes and fees!!! And it was beautiful!!!

2. Do a home exchange. People who do home exchanges are unique people. They like the "off beat" many times. So, your home on a farm in Ohio, for example, could be just what a city person in Tokoyo is looking for!!
I like two sites: "http://homeexchange.com On the homeexchange site you can even do a "reverse search" to see who wants to come to your area....then just e-mail those folks. Also,everyone who has set their profile for a specific location gets a notification when there is a new lising or you update your listing. I belong there and get about one offer a week....for places all over the world.

3. Use a home of someone on a Sabbatical. This is a GREAT resource--pay attention!! [Can you tell I'm a retired teacher??] SabbaticalHomes.com - Home Exchange, House for Rent, Home Rentals, House Swap
Here university professors and educators of all kinds list their homes for rent and/or exchange when they are going to be out of the country. The length of offers are from one month to a year....and the prices are from "house sit" to full rent...but it is a wonderful resource.