House Sitting
A lived-in, looked-after home for as long as you’re away.
- Regular presence and security checks
- Plants, mail, deliveries and bins
- Airing rooms, lights and a lived-in feel
While you’re away, your home is in caring hands.
Mentre Sei Via offers discreet concierge, house-sitting and pet care for expats and travellers in Umbria and central Italy — so you can leave with complete peace of mind.
Your English-speaking contact in Italy Insured & registered in Italy Based in the heart of Umbria
What we do
Quiet, attentive care for your home and the lives in it.
Every arrangement is tailored to your home, your pets and your routine. Choose a single service or combine them into one seamless plan while you travel.
Pet Care
Loving, in-home care that keeps your pets calm and content.
- Feeding, walks and daily companionship
- Medication and routine maintained
- Vet liaison and photo updates
Concierge
A trusted local hand for the details of life in Italy.
- Errands, shopping and deliveries
- Appointments and bilingual liaison
- Pre-arrival prep and welcome set-up
Home Management
Oversight of your property for absentee and seasonal owners.
- Key holding and scheduled checks
- Coordinating cleaners and trades
- Reporting and issue resolution
Renting your home to guests — or leaving it empty?
Italy’s 2026 rules now expect someone local to answer for your property. See how I handle the compliance, co-hosting and care — with prices published.
Who this is for
This is for you if…
- You own a second home in Umbria and can’t always be there.
- You rent your home to guests and need the 2026 rules handled properly.
- You live between countries and want one trusted local contact.
- You have pets who are happier cared for in their own home.
- You’d rather deal with everything in English (or Polish).
Who we are
Hello, I’m Kasia Dywanski.
Mentre Sei Via grew from a simple belief: leaving home — for a weekend or a season — should never mean leaving it unattended.
I moved to central Italy from Canada in 2024 with my husband Tomek, so I know first-hand what it takes to hand your life over to a new country — the paperwork, the language, the trust. My own languages are English and Polish, and I take care of the Italian side for you — myself where I can, and with trusted local people where it helps. Based in the heart of Umbria, I look after the homes, pets and everyday details of clients who are travelling, relocating, or living between countries. Animals have been a lifelong passion of mine, and I treat every home — and every pet — as if it were my own.
About →Planning time away?
Tell us about your home and dates — we’ll reply with a tailored plan and a clear quote.