About Us

Your Trusted Hosts in Port Douglas

Local Expertise, Global Experience, Exceptional Hospitality

About Us

At Port to Palm Escapes, we understand that guest satisfaction and owner profitability are intrinsically linked. We possess a deep understanding of the local tourism market, enabling us to effectively market properties to the right target audience, using professional photography and compelling property descriptions to showcase the unique features of each individual property we manage.

A strong online presence is crucial, with compelling listings on OTP platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com & Stayz, as well as our own website and social media presence. We recognise that excellent customer service is paramount, with timely communication and a proactive approach to addressing guest inquiries and resolving any issues that may arise.

We recognise the importance of regular and preventive property maintenance and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort for guests. As a local family business, we live close by and are on hand to solve unforeseen issues should they arise.

As a licensed real estate agent and former chartered accountant, we fully understand the importance of regulatory and financial compliance for both our owners and guests. We use fully compliant trust accounting software and ensure all properties are compliant with Queensland safety standards.

Ian Harris

Ian is a former chartered accountant and now a Queensland licensed real estate agent. He moved with his family to Port Douglas over 5 years ago and has in that time successfully managed several properties in the Port Douglas and Palm Cove areas – a quick look at the reviews of any of these properties show the attention to detail and top quality service that Ian provides with every stay and is further evidenced by multiple guests returning every year.

As a former chartered accountant Ian recognises that for many owners maximising their property returns is as important as enjoying the property themselves. With this in mind he started Port to Palm Escapes with the aim of offering a low cost yet high quality service to owners. With great service well below average commission rates, coupled with utilising third party cleaning and linen services at cost results in owners benefitting from materially higher returns.

Contact Ian today for a confidential discussion about your property.

What Our Guests Say

Real Stories of Exceptional Stays and Outstanding Service

Ian & Jaana's place was perfect and they were extremely accomodating. Everything was so seamless, the location was so central and the property was beautiful
~ Anita
My family loved staying at Ian and Jaana’s wonderful Balinese style house. It’s a beautiful house with an amazing pool and Ian and Jaana provided plenty of toys to keep young children entertained (thanks so much). They were incredibly responsive hosts and I would absolutely stay at Indah again.
~ Andy
A wonderful stay with family at Ian and Jaana's place in Port Douglas! A hugely spacious villa, great for entertaining, cooking, swimming. Felt right at home with the place being so well equipped. We will recommend this Villa for anyone heading to Port Douglas!
~ Danielle
Thanks Ian & Jaana for letting us stay and enjoy your wonderful apartment. We had so much room for us, our kids and all our stuff. Apartment had everything as listed and more and the Peppers resort, especially the pool, is fantastic. Location is really handy, just on the edge of town. Ian gave us a Port Douglas guide with plenty of recommendations which made things easy. Will definitely come back and will recommend it to friends visiting the area!
~ Matt
WOW this unit in Peppers Palm Cove was perfect - heaps of room, lovely homey feeling, very clean. Central location with everything walking distance. Great private BBQ/outdoor rooftop area. Resort has great pools. Swim up bar being popular. Hope to come back - this place has everything you will need plus more. Do yourself a favour and book.
~ Marissa
We really enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room for our family of five. Lovely view of the pool from the balcony, we spent a lot of time there. Excellent communication from our hosts. Made check in very easy. Definitely recommend booking here.
~ Tracey