Situated next to the Arabic school and on the way to the Friday Mosque, Shela House is built on three floors around an open courtyard, the house well and a shady bougainvillea. An entrance hall leads into the courtyard, edged by a baraza sitting and eating area. Two staircases lead from the courtyard to the upper rooms and terraces. Shela House is an old house of great character, with ample room for nine people or two families. There are five ensuite bedrooms - three double bedrooms, another with two large four-poster single beds and a smaller single bedroom. There is also a nursery room with a cot and two beds, adjoining the major suite. A spacious second floor dayroom and terrace provide additional lounging or games areas, with a small library of books for all ages.

Much time at Shela House is spent on the two rooftops - here you can eat, sleep, play cards or just gaze out at the sea and surrounding islands. At night it is a perfect spot for stargazing.