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Tub vs Shower in a small ADU in San Diego
Hello everyone! I am finally moving forward on an ADU project I have been working to permit since the new ADU law went into effect in California back in January of 2020.
Originally, I wanted a tub in the bathroom since a full shower would give me more value in the property as well as higher monthly rent. However, now that the walls are framed, I am finding it to be a very tight squeeze in the bathroom with the sink right next to it. The sewer lines have already been placed, inspected and concrete poured so I cannot change the location of the toilet or tub. BUT, I can opt to create more space by going with a shower stall instead of a full tub.
I was wondering your thoughts on this. My thought process is that this ADU is in a beach community and people are used to smaller spaces, so I'm leaning towards keeping the tub so I can claim a full bathroom vs. 3/4 bath.

Thank you all and have a safe holiday season!
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Have you seen the tubs with doors? Typically they are for elder people. The are tall with a small footprint. It would have an "unusual" look, but it could provide a tub in the footprint of a shower.
The question are:
- Would the "unusual" look degrade from its rentability?
- How reliable are the seals on those doors? My Father in law had one and it never leaked, but he had it less than a decade.
- What is the cost of those types of tubs?
I do not know the answers to any of the above questions. It provides you something to consider/research.
Good luck