Wiseacre Estate is a recently renovated vacation home in Norfolk where guests can make the most of the private beach area and garden. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. The vacation home also offers facilities for disabled guests. Featuring a terrace and lake views, the vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, cable flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hot tub. Offering air conditioning, the vacation home offers Blu-ray player, DVD player, and a CD player. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. There is an on-site bar. Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Norfolk, like fishing. An indoor play area is also available for guests at Wiseacre Estate. Ocean View Beach is 1.8 miles from the accommodation, while Norfolk Botanical Garden is 1.8 miles away. Norfolk International Airport is 0.6 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Property highlights

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Hosted by Chuck

Chuck
Just say no to another generic bare-bones short-term rental. Welcome to Coastal Virginia's WISEACRE ESTATE! Tranquility & whimsy in 4,000sf Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home-share on Lake Whitehurst. Privacy on 3 acres w/2 patios; 2 guest bedrooms w/en-suite bath; gourmet kitchen; all-season porch w/hot tub; dog-friendly; work hub; off-street parking; 15 minutes from VB Oceanfront, 5 minutes from Chesapeake Bay. Families, friends, couples, solos, groups. Chill Superhost. You will find tranquility here, all on one-level with a cavernous 650sf great room (20-foot ceilings), chef's kitchen, 10-foot dining room table, wet bar, porch & hot tub, multiple terraces—and 3 acres of landscaped grounds surrounded on three sides by picturesque Lake Whitehurst (sublime sunrises & sunsets)... with lakefront, fishing, terraces, patios, outdoor seating, privacy & an opportunity to EXHALE. PLEASE NOTE: Your host is on premises during your stay. I'll show you around, help get you settled in, make requested recommendations... and then let you enjoy your time here at Wisacre. Make inquiries only! Please do NOT Instant Book. Thank you!
Your host Chuck is a 60yo gay guy who worked in the entertainment industry as a professional journalist for three decades. As a former New York City boy with southern roots, I'm an affable, open-minded guy. PLEASE NOTE: Your host is on premises during your stay. I'll show you around, help get you settled in, make requested recommendations... and then let you enjoy your time here at Wisacre! Consider this your private getaway... with a butler present!
* Located on the border of Norfolk & Virginia Beach and adjacent to the Norfolk Naval Base, minutes from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, I-64, 460 and Shore Drive (Route 60). * Within a half mile: countless local restaurants, taverns, groceries, churches, gas, wine & liquor, conveniences and retail. * Wiseacre is 5 minutes from the Chesapeake Bay and Norfolk Botanical Garden, while the Virginia Beach oceanfront & boardwalk are an easy 15-minute drive. Downtown Norfolk and hip Ghent are 12 minutes away on I-64. * For a day trip, Williamsburg, Jamestown & Yorktown and Busch Gardens are an hour’s drive.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Wiseacre Estate

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Suit press
  • Iron
  • Hot tub

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Spa

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Food & Drink

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

Services & Extras

  • Wake-up service
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Outdoor & View

  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View

Building Characteristics

  • Detached

Transportation

  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry

Miscellaneous

  • Pet bowls
  • Raised toilet
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Safe

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Wiseacre Estate takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
$24 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, host will be present to greet you and share details about the property and provide key code to the house.

Please inform Wiseacre Estate of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Wiseacre Estate

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Wiseacre Estate on this page.

  • Wiseacre Estate has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Wiseacre Estate on this page.

  • Wiseacre Estate offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Water park
    • Beach
    • Private beach area
  • Wiseacre Estate can accommodate this group size:

    • 10 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Wiseacre Estate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Wiseacre Estate is 6.8 miles from the center of Norfolk. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Wiseacre Estate is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Wiseacre Estate is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.