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 I 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?
Short lets in Italy come with a list of obligations, and many of them are hard to meet from abroad. 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 short-let 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 I am
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 me about your home and dates — I’ll reply with a tailored plan and a clear quote.