we've lived in one place which had shower only, and I've vowed never again. ever.

partly because I love love love baths, but also because it's such a fricken nuisance trying to dry bubs and me at the same time - particularly if it's AF time, or particularly cold, etc ... if there's two people available it's not too bad, but if you have to do it solo, that's a real pain in the patuty.

but we did survive without a bath for a couple of years, and I guess it would come down to what the options were, etc.