This is where I was in the dark so thanks for the input on the cost side of things Dave! Will remember your advice for the future when the downstairs bathroom becomes a secondary bathroom.Originally posted by C_Dave45
My thoughts:
If it's to be a rented out suite; definitely put in a tub. Tub is much cheaper than a walk-in shower.
If it's to be just a guest bedroom, spare bedroom, basement bathroom kind of thing, then a stand up shower. Will add more equity to the home, and will likely never be used as a tub.
The input from everyone has been very helpful and seeing a tub for $399 at costco.ca tonight is pretty enticing so the tides have shifted towards a bathtub.