Carole,
Is the most accommodating host I have ever had! She is beyond sweet and helpful, on my first day she gave me a ride to get food late at night. She let me know where to go, what to see, and honestly even some life advice. A wonderful person to be hosted by! Like any host just please be respectful of her, her ohana, and the island. Carole's condo is right in the middle of Kihei and has a beach directly across from the condo so you literally wake up and can go swimming in the morning. Most of the shops are walking distance about 10-20 minutes away on foot and the bus line is right there. Carole's place is peaceful, serene, and just has good vibes a perfect place to relax and heal.
***Also remember Maui is not the big island things close early 9:30pm, so don't expect it to be a party town. You go to Maui to relax soak up the sun, eat musubi, and lay at the beach. There is a really great izakaya in a strip mall about 30 minutes north from Carole's condo that I recommend, they don't serve sushi just sashimi, grilled charshu pork, and the best ramen I have tasted (outside of Japan).