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Vacation in Chicago

Chicago is “My Kind of Town” as the very famous song goes. On the magnificent Lake Michigan. Friends of mine from California that visited for the first time were shocked at the size of the lake and our amazing sky line. Add to all of this the Chicago River which hosts many outdoor cafes and Architectural Boat Tour where you can see things that can not be viewed from anywhere else. Our river is also famous for the 1887 reversal of its flow. An absolute engineering feat which kept sewage from flowing in to Lake Michigan. There is so much to see here with all of our museums and the famed Shedd Aquarium. Navy pier with all of the lake front activities. Millenium Park and it’s concerts. Grant Park is another great place.

2nd City?

Chicago may be considered 2nd city……what ever! How ever we still have the nicest people, amazing food, best pizza and of course Michigan Avenue which is nicknamed The Magnifacent for amazing shopping and beautiful street scapes. Oh and we have alleys for rubbish collection unlike NYC with garbage bags out on the front side walks! If you haven’t been here or want to return check out our Chicago Vacation Rentals at Residence on the Avenue. Lake Michigan Condo Rentals. We are on the North Shore and just under a mile from the lake. We also offer a Chicago Corporate Rental for longer stays. Each unit is beautifully appointed. They feature hardwood floors, whirlpool tubs, central ac, parking and fireplaces.Our secured grounds have a fenced back yard and garden. We are pet friendly and our area is great for walks. We have an onsite property manager who is there to greet you upon arrival and very happy to give you helpful suggestions on dining and shopping.So if you are here for fun, work or fun and work we have what will make you feel at home while discovering the exciting and beautiful City of Chicago!

William Harty,
Owner

Chicago Short Term and Vacation Rentals

Residence on the Avenue offers beautifully furnished condos for short term or vacation rentals. Our 4 flat Art Deco building is private and peaceful . It is located on the North Shore of Chicago and very close to public transportation making accessibility to the city center very quick and easy. We are close to Northwestern University as well as Loyola. Our Garden Condo features 2 bed rooms and 2 baths. Our Tree Top and Sky View Condos are 3 bed room and 2 bath with large open floor plans. Our 4 flat Art Deco building is private and peaceful. Reserve now and avoid the rush! We look forward to having you as our guests.

About the Residence on the Avenue’s Owners

William Harty, owner of the Residence on the Avenue

Being from Chicago, I always had a vision of owning a grand 4 flat in Rogers Park. The architecture was very different from other areas in the city.

As a young man, and even now, I love the drive north from the city up Lake Shore Drive and continuing on to the historic Sheridan Road.

The building was purchased in 2003, and in 2006 we did a major rehab. After doing full time rentals, we decided to do vacation rentals in two of the condos. We felt some thing this great should be shared.

We started doing vacation rentals in 2001 with our thatched cottage in County Kerry, Ireland. Cottage Mary Rose is named after my mother. She went with me on my first trip there and has been back many times. My son Sergius has been there many times as well. I even had him help me white wash it.

Our last old treasure is the Davis House in Glen Ellyn, Il. It is a 1892 historical land mark.

One of our other passions is music. I was involved with the Guardsmen Drum and Bugle Corps for 26 years, as a marching member for 10 years and 16 as a choreographer and director. My whole family was involved in one way or another. My sister Celeste and Paul were members while sisters Claudia and Regina, followed and helped with management. My father was very active as director and my mother sewed flags and followed us every where.

My son has followed in music and was a member of the Green Thunder Percussion Ensemble and has been taking piano lessons for 15 years.

I am currently president of Ray’s Hvac, a heating and air conditioning company that my father Ray started in 1956. My mother and brother Paul work for the company as well.

My son and I have 3 dogs: Minnie Pearl, a Jack Russell/Pomeranian, Magnolia, a Fox Terrier, and Mr. Conrad, a Border Collie. Both Minnie Pearl and Mr. Conrad were rescued from visits to Ireland.

We are involved along with my sister Claudia with Young at Hearts, a senior pet rescue and adoption organization. My son also volunteers at the Animal Care League of Oak Park.

My son and I are parishioners at St. John the Baptist in Winfield, and I am also a member of the Human Rights Campaign.

– William Harty, Residence on the Avenue