I AM SORRY TO ANNOUNCE THAT AS OF AUGUST 1, 2026, WISEACRE WILL NO LONGER HOST GATHERINGS OF ANY KIND. THE CITY OF NORFOLK HAS MANDATED THAT A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MAY NOT BE SHARED WITH FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS FOR BABY SHOWERS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, PHOTO SHOOTS, ETC., IF I AM CHARGING A FEE. I'VE ENJOYED HAVING SO MANY BEAUTIFUL FAMILIES IN MY HOME! THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES. WELCOME TO WISEACRE ESTATE! Thank you for your interest in Norfolk, Virginia's Wiseacre Estate! Located on the Virginia Beach/Norfolk border, this 4,000sf 1962 restored Mid-Century Modern lakefront estate has provided space for hundreds of events. They include BUSINESS OFF-SITES and INTIMATE CONFERENCE POW-WOWS... as well as film, music video and catalog shoots; baby showers; weddings; birthday parties; business showcases; reunions; bachelorette celebrations; retirement parties; women’s and yoga retreats… all shapes and sizes... There are limitless options to customize this creative, flexible and expansive space… indoors and outdoors. AMENITIES * Inside: Ballroom-size great room (650sf, 20’ ceilings) with panoramic lake views; adjoining dining room w/10-foot mahogany table; and adjoining wet bar; chef’s kitchen; guest bath; spacious all-season porch with additional wet bar. * Outside: 2 acres of private landscaped grounds. Spectacular Lake Whitehurst views on 3 sides. Large patio off porch; separate terrace off dining room. * Limitless free parking in front, with private driveway. Parking attendant available. * Experienced, easygoing host, with 35+ years in the entertainment industry. Here to help make your event a smashing success. * Natural beauty, space to breathe, elegance with playful charm, privacy. HOUSE RULES * Please note: Your rental time should include set-up, breakdown and clean-up among your time frame. This means your hours need to reflect YOUR arrival and YOUR exit times... not the hours when guests are here. * Hot tub is not available for Peerspace guests. * No balloons with gold/silver discs inside the balloons! * No tents with spikes are allowed on the property. * All vendors must be discussed in advance of your arrival. Vendors are included in the total number of guests. * Full hour chargeback after 15-minute grace period. * One more time! Please note: Your rental time must include set-up, breakdown and clean-up within your time frame... not only the hours when guests are here. Please make sure your inquiry includes at least 30 minutes for setup and 30 minutes for breakdown.