Nunnemacher Cabin

Nunnemacher Cabin (pronounced Noo'-nah-mah'-ker), named in honor of Jacob R. Nunnemacher '42, was built in 1957 to be used by the Winter Sports Club. It was renovated and opened to the public in 1997.

Cabin Overview

Nunnemacher is a large, three-room framed building located between two ski trails on Holt's Ledge at the Dartmouth Skiway in Lyme, New Hampshire.

Nunnemacher is located 10 miles from Hanover on the Dartmouth Skiway in Lyme, New Hampshire, and is a 3/4 mile uphill hike from parking. This hike can be strenuous and small children or those unacustomed to hiking may find it challenging. Please prepare accordingly.

Cabin Details

Amenities and Recreational Opportunities

It sleeps twenty and has a large living room, a loft for sleeping, a kitchen/dining room with a gas cook stove and a wood stove for heat.

Nunnemacher Cabin is in an ideal location for winter sports. Alpine skiers can ski in and ski out to downhill trails. Cross-country skiers can use nearby old roads and trails, including the Appalachian Trail, to ski to the summit of Holt's Ledge. They can also skirt the mountain and ski southerly to Goose Pond Road or northerly on the A.T. toward Smarts Mountain. Snowshoers will find the open hardwood forests in that area ideal for their sport. Sledders (toboggans and plastic sleds, etc. without runners) can use the access road for long downhill runs away from the ski slopes. It is well insulated and makes an excellent cabin for winter use.

During ski season, snow-making equipment is used on the nearby ski trails at night, making some noise.

The cabin has solar powered LED lighting installed by the DOC. During summer there is a rainwater collection basin which provides water suitable for washing dishes, but you'll want to bring your own drinking water as there's no reliable source nearby.

Cabin Rates

Cabin Reservations

Availability

Cabin availability is on a first come, first serve basis. How far in advance you can book a cabin depends on both the cabin and your group type. DOC Cabins (including those in the Grant) can be reserved six weeks in advance by current students, and four weeks in advance by everyone else.

All of the cabins are available year-round, except that we close the Grant down around the month of April for mud season. Also, we don’t plow all the roads in the Grant every year (it depends on where logging operations are going on), so some cabins may be far from parking in the winter.

How to Reserve

All cabin reservations are made online through ResNexus, albeit on separate pages for DOC and OPO Cabins. ResNexus only allows online booking within the standard availability window (four weeks for DOC cabins, six months for OPO cabins). All reservations beyond the standard booking window can only be made by contacting the Cabins Manager. If you are unsure whether your group qualifies for advance booking, reach out to the Cabins Manager and they can assist you.

You will NOT be charged until the Cabins Managers have received an accurate guest list, including the names of all guests that will be in attendance, as well as class years if you are a student group. All online reservations must add payment information (i.e. credit or debit card) to complete the booking. If your group qualifies for a free reservation, the Cabins Manager will adjust your rate manually once they have received your guest list.

Reserve a Cabin

Cabin Policies

Dartmouth students may reserve a cabin more than 6 weeks in advance only by contacting the DOC Cabins Manager.

Keys and Renter Responsibilities

Cabins are secured by combination padlocks or combination key lockboxes. Lock combinations will be provided to cabin renters one week before their stay.
The use of all DOC and Outdoor Programs facilities is intended to be for educational purposes. While the consumption of alcohol is permitted, it must be limited to 1-2 servings per person and will be strictly monitored. 'Drinking games' of any kind are not permitted. Obvious intoxication by any member of the group will result in immediate revocation of use privileges for the entire group or organization. Continued use of these facilities and spaces are contingent upon adherence to this and all other policies as well as compliance with Outdoor Programs staff.
Outdoor Programs may charge for any damage to a cabin or any cleaning that is necessary resulting from a cabin stay. Additionally, outdoor fires are not allowed at any cabins except '66 Lodge, Armington, or Great Bear and require the advance permission of the Cabins Manager. Evidence of an unauthorized outdoor fire will incur a $100 fine.
Pets are allowed at all cabins. Owners are responsible for the behavior and management of pets, and any damages or mess will result in fines. Please pick up waste and remove from the property.

Payment

Group size may not exceed the capacity of the cabin (nor is tenting permitted around the cabins or anywhere in the Grant).
Payment information (e.g. credit card number) is due upon making the reservation. Payments will be processed when we finalize the reservation's cabin fee.
Misrepresentation of number of party members or membership status for a cabin reservation will result in the fee being doubled. Failure to pay any fee for a cabin reservation will result in the revocation of cabin use privileges and may result in loss of Outing Club membership.

Changes and Cancellations

DOC cabin reservations may be cancelled with full refund up to seven days before the reservation. Fewer than seven days prior, cancellations forfeit half the rental fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations owing to weather conditions.