Hi:
Our home is similar to yours: a master bath with soaker tub and shower, and a second bath on the opposite side of the home for guests. I can only speak from my experience, but I wouldn't take out the tub. My daughter was 17 when we built this home, and she was a bath fanatic. We now have two grandchildren, ages 3 and 5, each of whom I keep one day and evening per week. All their baths are taken in the guest tub. I found the MB soaker tub too large to fill, as well as not feeling I could easily hold onto them when they were younger. I also know that realtors used to call a bath with only a shower 3/4; I don't know if that still holds true.

You just can't anticipate what people will want - your own future family/guests or the next owner. I'd leave the bathtub. I like shower curtains because they can dress up the bathroom with nice fabric.

My children, one boy and one girl, both took baths when they were little, and both showered when they became young teens. Bath time can be so much fun for little ones. I can't imagine not having a tub for them. Also, if they are still young enough that you have to bathe them the tub is easier.

I'm 41 and I use my bathtub everyday! I'd keep the tub. ;-)

It's unanimous to retain the tub. Thank you! I grew up in a home without a shower and still don't use one, so simply could not weigh all the issues without your help.