# 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients Source: https://www.luxurway.com/blog/10-healthy-holiday-gift-ideas-for-md-anderson-patients ![A furnished Luxurway home in Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/10-healthy-holiday-gift-ideas-for-md-anderson-patients.webp) [Home](/)[Blog](/blog)5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients [MD Anderson housing](/md-anderson-housing) # 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients By the [Luxurway Houston team](/editorial-policy)Dec 6, 2023Reviewed Sep 26, 2026 [See MD Anderson housing](/md-anderson-housing)[Browse rentals](/rentals?purpose=Medical+stay) * **4.9** Google * **5.0** Yelp * **4.9** Airbnb SEARCH HOMES ## Search MD Anderson housing for your dates. Share your check-in date. We will match you with a home. [Homes](#featured-homes)[Compare](#aeo-compare)[Tea accessories](#intro-overflow-1)[FAQ](#guide-faq)[Guides](#related-guides) This page lists healthy holiday gift ideas for someone in treatment, such as a weighted blanket. It is not medical advice and it does not book lodging. Luxurway is not affiliated with the hospital. A furnished home for 30 nights or longer is booked separately. Sources: [Rotary House accommodations (opens in a new tab)](https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/becoming-our-patient/getting-to-md-anderson/traveling-to-houston/rotary-house-international/accommodations.html); [Hope Lodge Houston (opens in a new tab)](https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/patient-lodging/hope-lodge/houston.html); [Joe’s House (opens in a new tab)](https://www.joeshouse.org/) Health is the greatest gift and blessing this holiday season. For MD Anderson patients and their families, we wish for a health and well being for the new year. Wellness is here to stay, both in terms of physical wellness and mental health. If you’re looking for health, wellness and self-care holiday gift inspiration for yourself and your loved ones, we’ve compiled a list of some thoughtful options for this holiday season. ### Weighted throw blanket Weighted blankets provide a form a pressure therapy to reduce stress and provide optimal comfort for rest and sleep. This is a wonderful wellness gift for both men and women, adults and children! ### Yoga mat Yoga is a wonderful activity to reduce stress and improve strength and flexibility. A yoga mat is a great health-conscious gift and will help you and your loved ones physical and mental well being. ### Diffuser and Essential oils A diffuser and essential oils improve breathing, inflammation, sleep and mood. Choose your essential oil scent to create a your own spa environment. ### Foot Massager A great foot massage reduces discomfort and swelling, and increases blood flow and mobility. Moreover, you will feel more relaxed and sleep better! FURNISHED HOMES ## Featured homes A few furnished homes close to the Texas Medical Center. [ ![Casa Emilio kitchen, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/casa-emilio/casa-emilio-kitchen-04-640.webp)![Casa Emilio living room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/casa-emilio/casa-emilio-living-room-01-640.webp)![Casa Emilio dining room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/casa-emilio/casa-emilio-dining-room-01-640.webp)![Casa Emilio primary bedroom, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/casa-emilio/casa-emilio-primary-bedroom-02-640.webp)![Casa Emilio bedroom, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/casa-emilio/casa-emilio-bedroom-02-640.webp)![Casa Emilio primary bathroom, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/casa-emilio/casa-emilio-primary-bathroom-03-640.webp) HouseHoliday Special: $550 off per month\* ](/casa-emilio?purpose=Medical+stay) [ Texas Medical Center Area / Bellaire / Meyerland Area ### Casa Emilio 4 bedrooms2 baths * One story * Fenced Yard * Home Office ](/casa-emilio?purpose=Medical+stay) [ ~Regular price $250~**Holiday Special price $232 / night****$250 / night**30+ nights minimum Plus a one-time $350 cleaning fee. \*Move in by Nov 15, 2026. View this home](/casa-emilio?purpose=Medical+stay) [ ![Villa Como exterior, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/villa-como/villa-como-exterior-03-640.webp)![Villa Como dining room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/villa-como/villa-como-dining-room-01-640.webp)![Villa Como living room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/villa-como/villa-como-living-room-01-640.webp)![Villa Como kitchen, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/villa-como/villa-como-kitchen-06-640.webp)![Villa Como exterior, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/villa-como/villa-como-exterior-02-640.webp)![Villa Como exterior, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/villa-como/villa-como-exterior-12-640.webp) HouseHoliday Special: $1000 off per month\* ](/villa-como?purpose=Medical+stay) [ Texas Medical Center Area / Bellaire / Meyerland Area ### Villa Como 5 bedrooms3.5 baths * Two story * Private Pool * Fenced Yard ](/villa-como?purpose=Medical+stay) [ ~Regular price $500~**Holiday Special price $467 / night****$500 / night**30+ nights minimum Plus a one-time $350 cleaning fee. \*Move in by Nov 15, 2026. View this home](/villa-como?purpose=Medical+stay) [ ![Med Center Retreat living room, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/medical-center-retreat/medical-center-retreat-living-room-01-640.webp)![Med Center Retreat kitchen, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/medical-center-retreat/medical-center-retreat-kitchen-04-640.webp)![Med Center Retreat exterior, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/medical-center-retreat/medical-center-retreat-exterior-01-640.webp)![Med Center Retreat primary bedroom, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/medical-center-retreat/medical-center-retreat-primary-bedroom-02-640.webp)![Med Center Retreat primary bathroom, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/medical-center-retreat/medical-center-retreat-primary-bathroom-01-640.webp)![Med Center Retreat bedroom, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/medical-center-retreat/medical-center-retreat-bedroom-01-640.webp) ApartmentHoliday Special: $250 off per month\* ](/medical-center-retreat?purpose=Medical+stay) [ Texas Medical Center Area ### Med Center Retreat 2 bedrooms2 baths * Ground floor * Patio ](/medical-center-retreat?purpose=Medical+stay) [ ~Regular price $142~**Holiday Special price $133 / night****$142 / night**30+ nights minimum Plus a one-time $350 cleaning fee. \*Move in by Nov 15, 2026. View this home](/medical-center-retreat?purpose=Medical+stay) [ ![Serena Sun living room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Braeswood, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/serena-sun/serena-sun-living-room-04-640.webp)![Serena Sun kitchen, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Braeswood, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/serena-sun/serena-sun-kitchen-05-640.webp)![Serena Sun den, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Braeswood, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/serena-sun/serena-sun-den-01-640.webp)![Serena Sun dining room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Braeswood, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/serena-sun/serena-sun-dining-room-01-640.webp)![Serena Sun primary bedroom, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Braeswood, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/serena-sun/serena-sun-primary-bedroom-02-640.webp)![Serena Sun exterior, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Braeswood, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/serena-sun/serena-sun-exterior-03-640.webp) House ](/serena-sun?purpose=Medical+stay) [ Texas Medical Center Area / Braeswood Area ### Serena Sun 3 bedrooms2 baths * One story * Fenced Yard * Home Office ](/serena-sun?purpose=Medical+stay) [ **$285 / night**30+ nights minimum Plus a one-time $350 cleaning fee. View this home](/serena-sun?purpose=Medical+stay) [ ![Villa Sorrento exterior, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / West University, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/villa-sorrento/villa-sorrento-exterior-01-640.webp)![Villa Sorrento kitchen, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / West University, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/villa-sorrento/villa-sorrento-kitchen-02-640.webp)![Villa Sorrento living room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / West University, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/villa-sorrento/villa-sorrento-living-room-01-640.webp)![Villa Sorrento dining room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / West University, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/villa-sorrento/villa-sorrento-dining-room-01-640.webp)![Villa Sorrento primary bedroom, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / West University, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/villa-sorrento/villa-sorrento-primary-bedroom-01-640.webp)![Villa Sorrento exterior, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / West University, Houston — 5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients](/media/villa-sorrento/villa-sorrento-exterior-02-640.webp) House ](/villa-sorrento?purpose=Medical+stay) [ Texas Medical Center Area / West University / Southgate area ### Villa Sorrento 5 bedrooms4.5 baths * Two story * Private Pool * Fenced Yard ](/villa-sorrento?purpose=Medical+stay) [ **$533 / night**30+ nights minimum Plus a one-time $350 cleaning fee. 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[Browse rentals](/md-anderson-housing) ## MD Anderson lodging costs compared | Feature | Luxurway home | Hope Lodge Houston | Rotary House | Other TMC-area hotels | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Nightly guide | $110–$533 equivalent, with a 30+ night minimum | Free for eligible patients and caregivers | Request a quote for your room and dates | Request a quote including taxes, parking, and other fees | | 30-night guide | $3300–$16000 | Free when eligible and available | Confirm the full-stay total with the hotel | Confirm the full-stay total with the hotel | | Kitchen | Full kitchen | Shared, fully equipped community kitchens | Kitchenette room types available; confirm when reserving | Varies by property and room; some extended-stay hotels include kitchens | | Laundry | In-home | Free shared laundry and supplies | Coin-operated guest laundry | Varies; some properties include free guest laundry | | Eligibility | 30+ night minimum; confirm availability | Active cancer treatment; first stays require a treatment-facility referral; subject to availability | Dedicated to MD Anderson patients and their families | Confirm booking terms and medical-rate requirements | | Pets | Select homes; fees and deposits apply | Confirm animal policies directly | Confirm animal policies directly | Pet-friendly properties exist; fees and restrictions vary | Luxurway prices come from the current property catalog and include utilities and Wi-Fi. Nightly equivalents are rounded from a 30-night price. Catalog rates checked Sep 26, 2026. Confirm current pricing and any pet, housekeeping, or other applicable charges with the Houston team. ## Tea accessories For all the tea drinkers out there, the perfect gift can include a tea kettle, infuser, loose leaf teas and sweet treats like honey and cookies. > We hope you treat yourself and your loved ones to one of the above or other health, wellness and self-care holiday gifts this holiday season. Health, both physical and mental, is a top priority so keep that top of mind as you do your holiday shopping. ## Frequently asked questions Straight answers from our Houston team. [Request a quote](/contact?purpose=Medical+stay) ### What is MD Anderson housing? Luxurway offers private furnished housing near MD Anderson for stays of 30 nights or longer. Utilities included. Patients and families book directly with a local Houston team. It is independent lodging, not a hospital housing program. Call (832) 304-3322, email Info@Luxurway.com, or send dates on the contact form. ### What is the minimum stay at a Luxurway home near MD Anderson? Luxurway homes and apartments are for stays of 30 nights or longer. Guests can extend, subject to availability. Hotels, Rotary House, and Hope Lodge fit shorter visits. ### How much does furnished housing near MD Anderson cost? Each home lists its published 30-night rate. Confirm pricing for your dates with the Houston team. ### What is included in the monthly price? Furniture, bedding, towels, a full kitchen, washer and dryer, free parking (private at houses, assigned at apartments), utilities, and Wi-Fi. Housekeeping during the stay is extra. Pet-friendly options are available; a nonrefundable pet fee applies (not to assistance animals). ### Is Luxurway affiliated with MD Anderson or the Texas Medical Center? No. Hospital names are geographic only. Luxurway is independent furnished lodging and is not affiliated with or endorsed by MD Anderson, the Texas Medical Center, Houston Methodist, or Texas Children’s. ### How do I book a furnished home near campus? Send your check-in date on the form. Call (832) 304-3322 or email Info@Luxurway.com to share guests, neighborhood, pets, and budget. The Houston team matches you with an available home. You book directly with Luxurway. NEXT STEP ## Find a furnished home *in Houston.* Homes and apartments for 30 nights or longer, with photos and rates. Share your dates and we will match you with a home. 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