Me, too! I've been looking at the Tea for Two, but I want a tile flange and I really need a tub that's 60"long x 30" wide, (not 32") and prefer 14"+ water depth (at least 12") and cast iron. I would love any suggestions people have in addition to the suggestions above, which didn't meet by specs for depth or are over-mount drop-ins (or similar). I would also like to comment on the above recommendations so people don't order the wrong thing. Most clawfoot tubs, including the ones mentioned above such as the Cheviot or Sunrise Specialty, have a water depth that is around 11" at most. They are comfortable, but not deep. The Cheviot alcove tub is an over-mount drop-in with a water depth of under 11". It would have a calk line around a drop off on the deck. Oh, heck no! The Toto is an over-mount drop-in also. Dang! The Waterworks Minna sounds promising, and it has an apron, but what's with that moulded raised ridge at the top? It makes it look like a top-mount drop-in and have similar problems. I guess you wouldn't need calking, but you'd have that ridge water could get over and a lump under your head if you lean back. Has anyone installed one and has pictures? I'd love to be proved wrong on this one in spite of the price! It could be the perfect tub for me if it weren't for that top detail.

My wife is 5'3" with short legs for her height. She is one that is not comfortable with 19" heights. We put in the Kohler expanse which is 17" (actually 16.25 from the finished floor), which is comfortable for her but she does note that it feels high. The thing that people fail to consider besides height of tub is the width of the ledge you have to step over. A wider ledge means you have to stretch you leg further over, which requires a bigger leg lift and also a longer distance to be off balance. if you can't get in the tub itself, check out your local box stores and plumbing supply houses for tubs of similar dimensions and try those. If that's not an option, I suggest creating a sort of mockup, which can be done by stacking scrap lumber, or whatever other stuff laying around. You just need to create something a couple feet long and that can mimic outside height, inside height and width of ledge. Then you can step over to see how comfortable you will be. Have someone with you when you do it for safety. If you don't feel comfortable then go with another tub. I suspect if the 14" tub is already close to your max comfort, that the 19" maybe too much, but you should really check it out to be sure. From my own personal research, I have come to recommend for shower/tubs a max of 18" for comfort and long term practicality, but many people go higher and it works for them. Installing grab bars for support will also help mitigate tub height issues.

We have bathtubs with showers in both of our bathrooms, and we both mostly take baths instead of showers. We also have a hot tub outdoors, although I would rather have a swimming pool. A shower alone would not do it for me, and I am fine taking showers in the bathtub, when I want a shower. When I lived in San Francisco in my 20s, I remember having bathtubs with showers, but the bathrooms were always somewhat cold, and so I mostly took showers so that I could get out quickly. One of the main reasons I left SF was the cold weather.

I'm in the middle of a remodel so I don't have personal experience . . . yet. But, I did a fair amount of research, and I bought this bath drain/overflow which is being installed. http://mountainplumbing.com/catalog/product/mountain-plumbing/Polypropylene-Cable-Operated-Bath-Waste-and-Overflow-Drain-Complete-Kit-22/3158 I hope it'll help strike a happy balance between a not too high tub and a deeper soak. Essentially, this has a plastic disk that can be installed in such a way as to give the bather extra soaking depth. According to the website: Immerse Feature The new Mountain Plumbing "Immerse" features allows you to have the most luxurious bathing experience you've ever had! It now comes standard on all Mountain Plumbing Products cable drains, allowing you to indulge in a more lavish bathing experience. The expertly engineered overflow has been developed for your tub to accommodate a near additional 2 inches of water. To fully take advantage of the immerse feature, simply fill your tub to the height you have been familiar with. Once seated and relaxed in your tub, the amount of displaced water will rise by approximately 2 inches and remain at this level. This additional water depth added to your tub will allow for you to be fully submerged, covering up your bare shoulders, and resulting in a more luxurious bath. It is the ultimate in getting the most of your bathtub.