I love baths but haven't had one in over a year! Just don't have time. I'd never buy a house without a bath because when going to sell, It does narrow your market -but for rentals in a tight market, tenants will do without baths if they have to.
In saying that I did buy a 2 bedroom cottage where the bathroom was beautifully renovated without a bath (although there was room for one, the previous owner put in large shower instead). I didnt' want to redo the bathroom which would be expensive just to put in a bath so i tested the market. I had plenty of interest and eventually a mother with 2 young kids took it (not babies). Eventually I aim to add another bedroom and ensuite and then redo the bathroom and add the bath.
In saying that I did buy a 2 bedroom cottage where the bathroom was beautifully renovated without a bath (although there was room for one, the previous owner put in large shower instead). I didnt' want to redo the bathroom which would be expensive just to put in a bath so i tested the market. I had plenty of interest and eventually a mother with 2 young kids took it (not babies). Eventually I aim to add another bedroom and ensuite and then redo the bathroom and add the bath.