My Wife and I stayed at Carolyn's Kamaole Beach Royale apartment over Christmas 2012. It's a spacious, convenient and well appointed spot right across from one of the best swimming beaches in Kihei, and a short walk to amenities, bars, restaurants and the sort. Carolyn was very responsive, and even went as far as to leave us a basket of fruit and breakfast stuff in her well appointed kitchen. There's nothing lacking with this spot - she even supplied us beach chairs and mats! There's not much of a beach view from the balcony as its on the 2nd floor, but it doesnt matter when the beach is literally across the street.

A tip: Don't miss eating at Koiso Sushi bar in the strip mall across the street. It's the best sushi place on Maui by far - if you've seen "Jiro dreams of Sushi", you'll understand what this place will be like.