Habakkuk House

Habakkuk House, also known as Drake's Lodge, is a small bed & breakfast tucked into Laurel Valley in Townsend, Tennessee, holding a perfect 5-star average across 37 Google reviews. Ruth and Scott host, and the draw is a genuinely personal stay: spacious, spotless rooms with modern bathrooms, king beds, and coffee and water waiting when you arrive. It suits couples, seniors, and nature lovers far better than large groups or anyone hoping to walk to a main strip.

Breakfast dominates what guests talk about. Ruth's hot, gourmet spreads—homemade biscuits and granola among them—get described as the best guests have had at any B&B, with enough variety that everyone at the table finds something. The other recurring theme is the hosts themselves. Visitors describe being treated like family, and one couple noted that when a small emergency came up, their hosts were ready for it. Reviewers also mention the view from the downstairs porch, quiet corners for reading, and a fire pit area on the grounds. The Deer Room comes up by name as comfortable and well appointed.

The address is 665 Country Club Dr, and the setting is residential and mountainside, beside Wild Laurel Golf Course. Cades Cove is minutes away, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance runs 10 to 15 minutes out, which makes this a practical base for hiking and Cades Cove biking. Call (978) 729-9456 or book through habakkukhouse.com. Spring and early fall bring the best weather and thinnest crowds.

If you sleep lightly, ask for a room on the side of the house away from the golf course to avoid early morning activity. The honest tradeoff: downtown Townsend's shops and restaurants aren't walkable, so plan on driving for dinner and anything else off the property.